- Aston Villa have made an improved offer for the Borussia Dortmund striker
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Aston Villa have made an improved £21million bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Donyell Malen.
Negotiations between the two clubs continue after Villa's initial offer of £15m plus bonuses fell short of the £25m fee the Bundesliga side expect to receive.
This week, Mail Sport revealed that Unai Emery's side had rekindled their interest in the 25-year-old.
The improved Champions League surprise package offer seeks to bring Malen to the club in a bid to continue their quest to finish in the top four for the second consecutive season.
Malen can play in the forward line, predominantly on the right wing, and would give Villa extra pace, as well as depth and quality for Emery in attacking positions.
The Dutch international has 18 months left on his contract at the Westfalenstadion and Dortmund could be willing to sell in January to prevent him leaving for free.
Aston Villa have made an improved £21m bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Donyell Malen
Negotiations between the two clubs continue after Villa's initial offer of £15m plus bonuses fell short of the £25m fee the Bundesliga side expect to receive.
Meanwhile, Villa are also in talks with Paris St Germain and the French giants are interested in striker Jhon Durán.
Meanwhile, Villa are also in talks with Paris St Germain and the French giants are interested in striker Jhon Durán, but the Premier League side would not sell him cheaply.
Durán has scored 12 goals in all competitions for Villa this season but has been largely limited to making appearances off the bench and Emery often prefers Ollie Watkins up front.
The 21-year-old could be tempted to abandon English football in favor of PSG, who can offer regular Champions League football and silverware to the lethal finisher.
PSG's front line could have space available this winter if Randal Kolo Muani leaves the club amid interest from Premier League suitors.
Villa are interested in the Frenchman, who is also on loan from Tottenham, Juventus and Manchester United.
The 21-year-old could be tempted to leave English football to join PSG, who can offer regular Champions League football.
PSG's first line could have space available this winter if Randal Kolo Muani leaves the club
Marco Asensio has also been offered to clubs by the reigning Ligue 1 champions and Villa could be willing to let more players leave in January.
Villa are also in advanced talks to sign 18-year-old winger Tidiam Gomis from SM Caen, while Jaden Philogene passed a medical before completing his move to Ipswich Town.