Donyell Malen

[Dave]

His scoring record is really good for a wide player. Given we lack goals and pace, he seems to fit the bill for a realistic signing.

Think it's only at Dortmund he's moved wide - he mainly played centrally at PSV. Not that his Dortmund record is shabby or anything.

[paul_e]

His scoring record is really good for a wide player. Given we lack goals and pace, he seems to fit the bill for a realistic signing.

Think it's only at Dortmund he's moved wide - he mainly played centrally at PSV. Not that his Dortmund record is shabby or anything.

That was only really true for his last season at PSV. Every other season he's been used pretty equally across left wing, right wing and up front. It's one of the main reasons I like him because he can play anywhere and is always pretty effective.

[LeonW]

Never been particularly impressed whenever I’ve seen him play for Holland tbh.

[Brazilian Villain]

Never heard of him but if he is in the mould of diaby im happy

There's a Donegal songster who now wishes he'd been christened Donyell instead of Daniel.

[darren woolley]

If it's what Unai wants I'm all for it.

[enigma]

Never been particularly impressed whenever I’ve seen him play for Holland tbh.

He had a good World Cup to be fair.

[Keeno]

With Emery in charge I’m much less concerned by potential new signings being labelled inconsistent - I back our coaching staff to build a defined role for him within our system and create that consistent output - we have a track record of doing that for players with Rogers being a great recent example.

Where “can be inconsistent” used to be a red flag for me when previous managers didn’t improve players whatsoever, nowadays it represents an opportunity if the player in question has the raw talent, which Malen clearly does. And his G/A stats/underlying numbers aren’t bad at all, it’s a high floor.

Very excited to see a Diaby-like player back up next to Watkins as that was when he performed best for us last year.

[Tuscans]

@FabrizioRomano

🟣🔵 Aston Villa remain in talks with Borussia Dortmund for Donyell Malen, as negotiations continue.

Initial proposal rejected but Malen’s keen on the move as he wants Premier League football.

[Monty]

@FabrizioRomano

🟣🔵 Aston Villa remain in talks with Borussia Dortmund for Donyell Malen, as negotiations continue.

Initial proposal rejected but Malen’s keen on the move as he wants Premier League football.

Ah fuck, forgotten about him. Let's hope we can put together a package as we've convinced the 1999 Dutch international, only wants Villa.

[Nii Lamptey]

Can he play right back?  🫤

*Donny, NOT Fab!

[PaulWinch again]

I think the lack of an effective (pacy) wide right has also significantly contributed to our defensive issues. Teams can pressure us with relatively little fear of play being stretched, pace and width completely change that. It’s clearly not the only issue, but I think it’s quite an important part.

[Percy McCarthy]

I think the lack of an effective (pacy) wide right has also significantly contributed to our defensive issues. Teams can pressure us with relatively little fear of play being stretched, pace and width completely change that. It’s clearly not the only issue, but I think it’s quite an important part.

Spot on.

[lovejoy]

Malen's highlights reel is impressive. Great pace, excellent control and can finish. Basically a replacement for Diaby.

Pretty sure someone posted on here the same thing about Charles N’Zogbia.

[Clampy]

Malen's highlights reel is impressive. Great pace, excellent control and can finish. Basically a replacement for Diaby.

Pretty sure someone posted on here the same thing about Charles N’Zogbia.

N'Zogbia was a replacement for Diaby?

[PaulWinch again]

Malen's highlights reel is impressive. Great pace, excellent control and can finish. Basically a replacement for Diaby.

Pretty sure someone posted on here the same thing about Charles N’Zogbia.

N'Zogbia was a replacement for Diaby?

That was a really shocking bit of scouting.