Liverpool have seemingly ramped up the pursuit of PSV Eindhoven forward Donyell Malen in recent days.
Linked with the Dutchman since the start of the summer, various reports have emerged suggesting a deal could be getting closer.
Any agreement to land the 22-year-old won’t come easy however, as for every mention of the Reds, soon follows fellow admirers Borussia Dortmund.
According to a report from Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, as cited by The Anfield Talk on Twitter, Malen has been given permission to talk to clubs over a summer move.
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Donyell Malen has been given permission by PSV to speak to other clubs ahead of a move away this summer.
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Elsewhere, Voetbal International journalist Marco Timmer has claimed ‘there are negotiations going on’ between agent Mino Raiola and Liverpool.
Described as ‘super quick’ by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, the young Dutchman was on the books of Arsenal as a youth prospect.
Malen was part of the Netherlands’ squad at Euro 2020 after enjoying a superb 2020/21 campaign, netting 19 goals and adding another eight assists in 32 Eredivisie outings.
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Things could well be hotting up on the transfer front for the 13-cap ace, albeit the Anfield club don’t seem to have a free run at the capture.
Valued at £27million and under contract until 2024 (Transfermarkt), whilst none of the advanced reports have named a figure, it has been suggested previously it will take around £34million to strike a deal.
Capable of playing across the frontline and having already proven to be a hit on the big stage, Jurgen Klopp should be pushing for this deal to bolster the attacking ranks.
