ASTON VILLA has agreed to the acquisition of Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
The 25-year-old has spent two years in Arsenal's youth academy and is set to make a dream return to England.
Villa have agreed an initial fee for the Netherlands international.
According to Athletic reporter Fabrizio Romano, Malen will undergo medical treatment within the next 48 hours and agree personal terms with Villa.
Unai Emery's side are hoping to complete the deal before their Premier League match against David Moyes' Everton on Wednesday evening.
Villa are on the verge of securing their first signing of the January window as negotiations have been ongoing for the past ten days.
Malen, who can operate on the wing or through the middle, has scored five goals in 21 games for Dortmund this season.
The former Ajax youngster joined Arsenal's youth academy in 2015, but was sold to PSV Eindhoven in 2017.
Dortmund pursued the winger in the summer of 2021 after he scored 39 goals in 132 appearances.
He was a key player in the club's run to the Champions League final last season, making eight appearances, including as a second-half substitute at Wembley.
Malen played four times for the Netherlands at Euro 2024.
He found the net twice in their round of 16 win over Romania and started the semi-final defeat to England.
Villa are also expected to increase their interest in Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza this weekend.
Mingueza was watched by Monchi, Villa's president of football operations, in Friday's LaLiga match against Rayo Vallecano.
Villa are also working on talks with Diego Carlos over a move to Turkish club Fenerbahce.
Emery's side reached the fourth round of the FA Cup after coming from behind to beat West Ham 2-1 on Friday evening.
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