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title: "Liverpool handed ‘dilemma’ in pursuit for PSV’s £27m-rated Dutch striker according to journalist"
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author: "Liam Sterling"
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published: "2021-07-13T17:00:00Z"
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# Liverpool handed ‘dilemma’ in pursuit for PSV’s £27m-rated Dutch striker according to journalist

This year’s European Championships has finally come to an end, with Italy [crowned champions](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/match/2024491--italy-vs-england/).

The Azzurri beat England in the final after a strenuous penalty shootout, making up for their [2012 heartbreak](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18355496).

Throughout the month, a number of footballing stars were on show for clubs across the continent.

Liverpool themselves were [scouting the crop of talent](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/06/03/liverpool-euro-2020-scouting/) showcased at the tournament over the last month.

One of the stars for the Netherlands, Donyell Malen, has been a hot topic in the rumour mill for the Reds.

The club have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old, even [speaking to his agent Mino Raiola](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/07/09/liverpool-malen-wage-increase/).

In a recent report from journalist David Lynch for the [Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-donyell-malen-21039830), he explained the overriding issue over a transfer for Malen.

According to Lynch, the club have no problems over affordability for the £27m-rated striker.

The main issue, however, is his wages and their promises over playing time compared to rival clubs offers.

Along with Liverpool, [Borussia Dortmund are targetting Malen](https://bvbbuzz.com/2021/07/02/borussia-dortmund-donyell-malen-top-target-jadon-sancho/) as their successor to the outbound Jadon Sancho.

The English winger is [set to join Manchester United](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12354658/jadon-sancho-transfer-borussia-dortmund-winger-having-manchester-united-medical-ahead-of-73m-move) in the next few days, giving Dortmund £73million to play with.

Not only that, but [as Lynch reports](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-donyell-malen-21039830), the Bundesliga club are able to offer regular first-team football next season.

Liverpool are in a very different position in regards to playing time, with them looking at Malen as a squad player.

The main dilemma for the Reds is his wages, with Malen and Raiola [demanding a £100,000 p/w wage](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-donyell-malen-21039830).

This is not realistic for a player that Liverpool know won’t receive regular first-team chances initially, with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané the obvious first choice.

It will be interesting to see how this situation progresses, with Liverpool certainly big fans of Malen.