According to the respected journalist Florian Plettenberg, Arsenal and Liverpool There are concrete options for Borussia Dortmund attacker Donyell Malen this summer.
The Dutchman is currently in his third season with the Bundesliga giants where he has recorded 13 goals and 5 assists. Despite his good form, he wants to leave the German team and Plettenberg He claims that Arsenal and Liverpool are among the concrete options on the table for the former PSV Eindhoven player.
The journalist added that Dortmund are willing to part ways with the 25-year-old for a fee of between £34m and £43m.
Talented forward
Malen had a slow start to the campaign with Dortmund, but has improved in recent months to become a key player for them. Despite his change of fortune, he has decided to take on a new challenge and seems interested in moving to the first division at the end of the season.
Liverpool and Arsenal are mentioned as potential candidates, but Malen may not be guaranteed a starting role at either club. In Liverpool, Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah They are guaranteed starters when they are fit and the same can be said of Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka at Arsenal. Therefore, he may have to accept a reduced role in the mainstream.
Arsenal seem more in need of a substitute than the Reds. Malen would be a useful backup behind Saka for the right wing spot. If there is a bidding war between the clubs, Arsenal could have a big advantage over Liverpool due to the fact that Malen was previously in the Gunners' academy for a couple of campaigns.
Malen recently admitted in a Voetbal Zone Interview who wants to return to Arsenal, which is his favorite club. Mikel ArtetaThe team could have a clear path to signing him if they approach his services during the next games transfer window.
