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Prior to the 2024–25 season, Liverpool is reportedly interested in acquiring Borussia Dortmund attacker Donyell Malen, a former attacker for Arsenal.
As they get ready for a new chapter under Dutch manager Arne Slot, the Reds are now on a preseason tour of the United States.
After taking over for Jurgen Klopp at the end of the previous campaign, the 45-year-old former Feyenoord manager is anticipated to use this trip to evaluate his present team and pinpoint any areas that might require upgrading.
Liverpool hasn’t added anyone in the current transfer window, despite losing players like Thiago Alcantara, Adrian, and Joel Matip in the summer.
Before the transfer deadline of September 2, though, there is still plenty of time for things to change, and a report this past weekend indicates that they might be getting close to signing their first player of the summer.
Liverpool is planning to acquire Donyell Malen
The Liverpool Echo claims that Slot’s team is preparing a move for the Dortmund forward, who just got back from Euro 2024 with the Netherlands.
The report also states that the Reds had waited until after the European Championship to check about the availability of the 25-year-old earlier this summer.
But now that the continental competition is over, rumours have it that they have made a comeback for the attacker and will make an official bid to recruit him in the next few days.
According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal is rumoured to be interested in re-signing the gifted forward, thus Liverpool may have competition to win over the Dutch international.
Malen advanced through the Emirates Stadium’s ranks before securing a 2018 transfer to PSV Eindhoven, one of the biggest teams in the Eredivisie.
According to the source, both Premier League teams are thinking about activating Malen’s £40 million release clause this summer.
Malen would rather go back to London than move to Anfield
As a possible long-term Mohamed Salah replacement, Liverpool is seen to be the front-runners to recruit the 25-year-old, but the report suggests that Malen might prefer to return to London if both English clubs make offers.
Dortmund’s current contract with the attacker expires in the summer of 2026, and the team is not actively trying to trade him during the current transfer window.
Malen played for BVB in 27 Bundesliga games last season, netting 13 goals and providing one assist. He was also a vital member of their previous season’s Champions League team, who advanced to the final before losing to Real Madrid.
In addition, he scored two goals in four appearances for the Netherlands at the European Championship, which helped the team advance to the competition’s semifinal.
The attacker was signed by the Yellow and Blacks from PSV for approximately £30 million in 2021; hence, should his release clause be fulfilled, the club will recover the majority of its initial investment.
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