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 are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for 25-year-old Netherlands forward Donyell Malen, who the Bundesliga club value at £25m. (Mail) Meanwhile, Everton have joined Ipswich Town in plotting a loan move for Aston Villa's English winger Jaden Philogene,

Aston Villa continue to be linked with Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen as the January transfer window is now open