Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a summer deal for Donyell Malen
Tottenham Hotspur are enduring a turbulent campaign under Ange Postecoglou, with results falling well short of expectations. The Lilywhites currently sit in the bottom half of the Premier League table, having suffered 15 defeats, and are already out of all domestic cup competitions. With the pressure mounting, the remainder of the season has become make-or-break for Postecoglou. If Spurs were to crash out of the Europa League, it could very well mark the end of his tenure at N17.
That said, there’s still hope. Tottenham remain alive in the Europa League, having reached the quarter-finals, and will be desperate to go all the way. Winning the competition would not only secure a return to Champions League football but also deliver a long-awaited major trophy, something that could redeem both the manager and the season. From this point forward, every result carries enormous weight, with Postecoglou’s future and the club’s trajectory hanging in the balance.
Tottenham have endured a tough campaign under Ange Postecoglou
It simply hasn’t come together for Tottenham this season. Ironically, despite being the second-highest scorers in the Premier League, the attacking unit has often failed to meet expectations when it has mattered most. Club captain Heung-Min Son, along with big-money signings Dominic Solanke and Mathys Tel, were expected to lead the charge, but all three have struggled with consistency. Similarly, Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner, brought in to provide width and experience, have also delivered sporadic performances under Ange Postecoglou. The lack of cohesion and clinical edge up front has contributed heavily to Spurs’ faltering campaign.
Tottenham eyeing Donyell Malen
Tottenham Hotspur have tried their best to replace their record goal scorer, Harry Kane, ever since the England international left the club in 2023. The Lilywhites made a statement signing last summer by signing highly rated Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth. However, several injuries this season have kept him in and out of the team.
Now according to Fichajes, Spurs are aiming to land newly recruited Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen. The Netherlands international joined Villa just two months back, but is seemingly on the list of potential forwards Tottenham are looking at. The report suggests that Spurs are looking to add Malen to bolster their attacking depth and provide competition to Solanke next season.
Tottenham aiming shock transfer for Aston Villa star Donyell Malen.
The 26-year-old was signed by Unai Emery for just around £21 million in January. However, the Spanish manager did not include the explosive forward in the Champions League squad for the latter stages, and this did not sit well with Malen. Tottenham could be looking to exploit that and will be hoping to convince the Netherlands international to make the switch to North London instead.
How good is Donyell Malen?
Malen is no stranger to top-level football, having spent years showcasing his talent at elite clubs across Europe. At 26, he has built a reputation as a dynamic and explosive forward, known for his blistering pace and natural ability to weave through defences with ease. Malen also possesses a sharp eye for goals, making intelligent runs into the box and often popping up in the right place at the right time. His relentless work rate and pressing energy make him an ideal fit for teams that rely on high-intensity systems, offering both directness in attack and defensive contribution off the ball.
As per Transfermarkt, Malen registered 39 goals in 132 appearances for Borussia Dortmund before making the switch to Aston Villa. The forward has since registered no goals in the seven games he has played for the Birmingham side. But this does not indicate that Malen has failed to make an impact on Unai Emery’s men.
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Bringing in Donyell Malen would be a strong statement of intent from Daniel Levy. The Netherlands international would inject much-needed competition for Dominic Solanke, potentially even pushing for a starting role in what is already one of the most attack-minded sides in the Premier League. His versatility, pace, and pressing ability would perfectly complement Ange Postecoglou’s system. While it remains highly unlikely that Aston Villa will be eager to part ways with him, Spurs fans can still hope the club will at least test Villa’s resolve with a serious offer in the summer.