According to Caughtoffside, Liverpool are interested in Borussia Dortmund winger Donyell Malen in the summer transfer window. The Premier League club believe that the addition of the player will add depth to their offensive unit.
Donyell Malen is a prolific goal-scorer
Donyell Malen came through the ranks of Ajax and then joined Arsenal. However, failed to establish himself there, he moved to PSV before Borussia Dortmund finally lured him away in the summer of 2021. Since then, he has gone from strength to strength.
Malen enjoyed a brilliant season individually in the 2023-24 campaign. He netted 15 goals and provided five assists in 38 games. He also averaged 2.6 shots, 0.8 key passes, and 1.5 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
The Dutch forward can play on both wings as well as in the centre. He is extremely quick with great dribbling skills. His ability to not only score effectively in the final third but also create chances for his teammates is appreciated by many.
A replacement for Mohamed Salah?
There were speculations over the future of Mohamed Salah at Anfield beyond the previous season. However, it seems like the Egyptian star is going to stay for another season with Liverpool. But that shouldn’t restrict the club from signing his backup.
The Reds interest in Donyell Malen indicates that they are preparing for life after Salah. As Malen mainly plays on the right wing, he can take up the position in the future. The talented player has already shown that he has all the qualities to succeed in the Premier League.
The 25-year-old’s sense to smell goals up front will be useful for Liverpool. Should they decide to acquire Malen’s services this summer, they will have to trigger his release clause of €40m. The player’s contract will expire in 2026 but it would be risky to wait till then as Arsenal are also keeping tabs on him.
