In accordance with German outlet Bild, Arsenal might face competitors from Liverpool to signal Borussia Dortmund ahead Donyell Malen in the course of the ongoing switch window.
Malen lately accomplished his third season with Dortmund. He was in-and-out of the beginning line-up for them, however was nonetheless spectacular with 15 objectives and 5 assists from 38 appearances in all competitions.
Bild now reveal that each Arsenal and Liverpool have an interest within the former PSV Eindhoven man, who’s free to go away Dortmund for £34 million. There have been no formal bids on the desk as of now.
Arsenal benefit
Malen was predominantly a centre-forward throughout his time at PSV, however he has featured in a number of roles at Dortmund. He has been most profitable from the proper wing with 0.73 objective contributions per recreation.
This could possibly be a cause behind the curiosity from the Gunners, who’re eyeing a deputy behind Bukayo Saka. Saka has been extraordinary from the proper flank, however his workload must be managed higher.
The Arsenal graduate has typically performed 90 minutes in each league recreation below supervisor Mikel Arteta. He has sustained minor knocks within the course of, however has managed to beat them together with his excellent restoration ranges.
Nevertheless, the Gunners want a high quality possibility who could be known as upon from the bench. Reiss Nelson was thought-about as a doable answer, however the Englishman did not make an impression within the final season.
Malen could possibly be the reply. Liverpool might additionally see him as a back-up behind Mohamed Salah on the proper wing, however Arsenal might have the benefit within the switch race on account of their former affiliation with Malen.
Earlier final season, the 25-year-old admitted that it will be a lovely dream to return to the Premier League and added that he want to return to Arsenal, having beforehand left the membership as a youngster.
Arsenal ought to have an edge over Liverpool, ought to they agree cost phrases for Malen with Dortmund.
