Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl has admitted Aston Villa target Donyell Malen is attracting interest from the Premier League at the moment – he is of “great value” to the Bundesliga club and should not be sold.
Donyell Malen was very high on the list of former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag because of his passport, he is for the same reason not under consideration by current manager Ruben Amorim. Contrary. Borussia Dortmund’s top scorer two years in a row has many admirers.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has long been a big admirer of Donyell Malen.
Sky Sports News revealed earlier this week that Aston Villa are keen to sign a versatile striker and want Malen. But it’s going to cost!
“Donny’ is an important player for us and has been our top scorer for the last two seasons,” Kehl told DPA on Friday.
“I am not surprised that his qualities arouse interest in the market. Yet He is of great worth to us.”
Dortmund rejected an initial Villa offer of €16 million plus bonuses.
They are now demanding at least 30 million euros for Malen after holding internal discussions, according to Sky in Germany.
The Athletic, which broke the story, says that a new bid has been made that is approaching something of 18 million euros plus bonuses.
