Jurgen Klopp is reportedly interested in Borussia Dortmund’s Donyell Malen, a 24-year-old Dutch forward who has been performing well for Klopp’s former club.
Malen has scored three goals in five Bundesliga matches this season and was signed by Dortmund for around €30 million in 2021.
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Before joining Dortmund, Malen spent time in Arsenal’s academy, and Klopp had been a fan of his talent even before his move to Germany.
Klopp sees Malen as an “ideal backup” for Mohamed Salah in Liverpool’s lineup.
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According to German publication SportBILD, Liverpool would need to offer €60 million (£52 million) to potentially sway Dortmund, as Malen is under contract with the club until 2026.
Liverpool already have a significant Dutch presence, with Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and Ryan Gravenberch joining the squad earlier in the year.
Malen, who can play as a striker or right winger, had a successful previous season in the Netherlands, scoring 27 goals in 45 games.
While Liverpool currently have 17-year-old Ben Doak as a backup for Salah on the right wing, there are uncertainties about Salah’s future, with interest from the Saudi Pro League.
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Salah’s contract expires in 2025, and there is speculation that this could be his last season at Liverpool.
The club may consider a significant transfer offer for him next summer rather than risking losing him for free.
The Merseysiders might be lured by a £200M+ bid as earlier reports suggested that Al Ittihad wanted to make Salah Saudi Pro League’s most expensive player.
Thus, the Reds are already preparing themselves for the post-Salah era at Anfield. And Donyell Malen could turn out to be a good replacement if not the perfect one.
While we have to wait and see how Ben Doak performs in the upcoming years.
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