In a recent report, journalists Dean Jones and Danny Rust revealed that Arsenal are keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund star Donyell Malen. It has been claimed that the Gunners will send scouts to catch the Dutch wide player in action in the coming weeks.
Malen’s Impressive Run Of Form In German Football
Malen is having an impressive campaign in the Bundesliga as he has put in a series of eye-catching performances on the right side of Dortmund’s attack. The Dutch wing wizard has registered 12 goals and picked up four assists in 30 appearances for the German outfit this season on all fronts.
The 25-year-old has been a decent performer in the final third based on his average of 2.7 shots, 0.9 key passes and 1.7 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga. He has even been tidy with his ball distribution after making 79.1% of his attempted passes in league football (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the German club will run out in the summer of 2026. Hence, it won’t be easy for the Gunners to snap him up on a cut-price deal at the end of this season.
Should Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Bring Malen On Board?
Malen is a decent dribbler with the ball and can make a few driving runs with the ball in the opponent’s half. He has got the vision to create some decent plays for his teammates in the attacking third of the pitch and can shoot the ball with power from long range.
The Dutch sensation has done well to chip in by scoring and creating his fair share of goals from the right wing. He is primarily a right-winger but can also fill in as a left-sided wide player but play as a centre-forward up top.
Malen would add more firepower to Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta‘s attack. He has what it takes to fight for a regular starting spot at the North London club next season. At 25, Malen will only get better over the next few years, so the Gunners would be wise to try and attempt to bring him on board in the summer transfer window. However, only time will tell whether the Dutch wide player can adapt to the physical side and high intensity of Premier League football.
