Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a potential deal to sign Donyell Malen. Villa have made an offer for the forward worth around €18million (£14.9m, $18.6m) plus add-ons, which falls short of Dortmund’s valuation but negotiations continue between the clubs.

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Borussia Dortmund have turned down an initial bid of €16 million plus add-ons from Aston Villa for Donyell Malen, according to Sky Germany. The Premier League side have responded by upping their bid to €18 million plus add-ons, according to both Sky and The Athletic.

Aston Villa open talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign forward Donyell Malen; Sky in Germany report Dortmund are demanding £16.6m plus bonuses after rejecting an initial £13.3m offer from Villa; Ipswic

Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for 25-year-old Netherlands forward Donyell Malen, who the Bundesliga club value at £25m. (Mail) Meanwhile, Everton have joined Ipswich Town in plotting a loan move for Aston Villa's English winger Jaden Philogene,

Borussia Dortmund star Donyell Malen wants to join Aston Villa this month, with a second bid expected to be made soon.