Aston Villa have stepped up their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen, submitting an improved offer for the Dutchman.That’s according to BILD, who report that Dortmund sporting

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.

Aston Villa have reportedly struck a personal agreement with Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen, but are yet to find a resolution with the Bundesliga club. Malen has failed to cement his place as an established starter under Nuri Sahin this season,

Ruhr Nachrichten reports that Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa are likely to reach an agreement for winger Donyell Malen. Dortmund were demanding between €25-30m for the winger and Villa are desperately trying to get the deal done, so the feel will likely be met. It is possible that the deal will include performance-related bonuses.

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

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Malen has been pursuing a move to the Premier League for some time. It looks like someone might have finally taken the bait.

Aston Villa are one of four Premier League clubs battling it out for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush, according to Martin Blackburn of The Sun. Marmoush has lit up the Bundesliga over the past year and enjoyed a meteoric rise at the Waldstadion.