Donyell Malen is considered one of the most likely transfer candidates at Borussia Dortmund this winter. The offensive man has long been linked with a departure. Aston Villa is already a team waiting for the attacker’s services. But there are many indications that BVB is taking a risk with Malen before selling.
How long will Donyell Malen wear the Borussia Dortmund jersey? This question is currently being asked not only by many observers and fans, but also by BVB coach Nuri Sahin, who currently has little other option than to continue to rely on Malen – transfer efforts or not.
Because it is actually common for a player who is about to be sold to no longer be used. According to “Bild” information, it is actually the case that the Black and Yellows and Aston Villa got closer again at the weekend. Accordingly, the English football club has increased its offer.
It is said that Villa and BVB are no longer far apart when it comes to transfer fees. The Bundesliga club apparently wants to raise 25 million euros with painting.
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But leaving Malen out of the game in order not to risk injury – and thus the transfer, which would bring important money into the coffers – is not possible for Sahin. The reason: BVB’s extremely tense personnel situation. In addition to the typical football injuries, twelve players and staff were missing due to a rampant flu epidemic.
BVB: Donyell Malen sits on packed suitcases
This is one of the reasons why Malen had to go onto the field in the final phase against Bayer Leverkusen (2:3) on Friday evening to relieve the strain on his ailing colleagues, some of whom even played while sick.
Because there is hardly any relaxation in sight, the Dutchman could also play against Holstein Kiel on Tuesday evening (6:30 p.m.). sport.de-Live ticker) will be required again – despite all of Aston Villa’s concerns.
“Bild” writes that it is “not ruled out” that the attacker will be scheduled again, regardless of the fact that he is already sitting on his suitcases packed with a view to his upcoming sale.
Malen himself is said to have already reached an agreement with Aston Villa. All that’s missing are the final steps in poker between the clubs. It is unlikely that this will take place before Tuesday evening.