Borussia Dortmund's coach has confirmed that one of his key players is set to leave, despite efforts to retain him. "I've tried everything, including offering a wage increase, but he's determined to join his Premier League dream club, Liverpool."
Liverpool has long been tracking Dortmund’s forward, Donyell Malen, and it looks like the Merseyside club might finally be close to securing their £42 million target. Malen, a dynamic Dutch attacker, would bring versatility to Liverpool’s frontline, complementing the likes of Salah, Nunez, and Gakpo.
Reports from *BILD* and *TeamTalk* suggest that Malen’s recent switch to agency SEG (which helped bring Gakpo to Anfield) could facilitate the move. While Dortmund hasn’t expressed a desire to sell, the club’s history of letting go of top players for the right price — like Lewandowski, Sancho, and Haaland — gives Liverpool hope.
Jurgen Klopp’s deep ties to Dortmund, having coached there for years, might also help smooth negotiations. If Liverpool continues to play the long game, they may well secure Malen’s services in the coming transfer windows. His speed, technical ability, and attacking flexibility would be a valuable asset to the squad.