Hot rumour: are Man Utd snapping up ex-BVB striker Malen? | OneFootball

There was never a real love affair between Borussia Dortmund and Donyell Malen. When the Dutchman left BVB in January 2025, very few shed a tear over his departure. That would probably look very different now.

At AS Roma, Malen, now 27, seems to have found his footballing happiness. There is a lot to suggest that the striker will continue his career in the Eternal City. At the moment, however, he is only on loan at Roma. If the Giallorossi qualify for European competition, they can sign the former Dortmund man permanently for a fixed fee of around €25 million.

So far, Malen has made 17 appearances for Roma in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and setting up another three. The highlight of his time on the Tiber was probably April 10, when he single-handedly swept aside Pisa SC in a 3–0 win.

Versatile and in demand

Even though Malen is enjoying his time in Italy, a return to England in the summer does not seem out of the question. However, not to his parent club Aston Villa, where he is still under contract until 2030, but to Manchester United. That is now being reported by fussballdaten.de. According to the report, the 27-year-old attacking player is on the Red Devils’ shortlist. The English club are currently exploring whether a move for the Dutchman would be financially and contractually feasible.

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However, Manchester United are not alone in their interest in Malen. Several other clubs, still unnamed for now, are also said to be monitoring the forward closely. Alongside his tactical flexibility across the front line, Malen offers exactly what many clubs are looking for: pace and precision in front of goal.

The Dutchman made a total of 132 appearances for Borussia Dortmund between 2021 and 2025. His record includes 39 goals and 20 assists. BVB received €25 million for his move to Aston Villa.

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