Aston Villa bolstered their attacking options by signing Dutch forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for 23 million euros, with add-ons. Malen’s experience and versatility are expected to strengthen Villa’s push for European qualification and domestic success.

Borussia Dortmund are digging their heels in over Donyell Malen's price tag as Aston Villa look to fins a breakthrough in negotiations

The future of Marcus Rashford at Man United remains up in the air but the winger's situation has become clearer, which could benefit Aston Villa. 

Villa are understood to be in talks with Dortmund over a deal for Malen during the January transfer window