Unai Emery's side have had a good first half of the season and currently sit eighth and fifth in the Premier League and Champions League tables but the manager wants to bring in reinforcements this mo

The Aston Villa boss thinks that he needs to add more options in the winter transfer window to help his team push up the league. Borussia Dortmund’s winger Malen is one of the players Villa are keen on, but their offer of €18m is not enough for Dortmund.

The 25-year-old is a clinical finisher whose pace and direct approach have caused defenders nightmares in the Bundesliga. He's seen as Egypt's heir to Liverpool 's Mohamed Salah, 32, and could soon join his compatriot in the Premier League.

Borussia Dortmund winger Donyell Malen has reportedly agreed personal terms with Aston Villa on a January transfer to the English Premier League club. Dutch magazine Voetbal International and Germany's Bild paper reported the agreement on a multi-year contract on Monday but also said that the clubs must still agree on a transfer fee.

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