Donyell Malen could be starter despite transfer rumours when Borussia Dortmund take on champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga restart on Friday night. Dutch winger Malen is reportedly aiming to join Aston Villa but Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin said on Wednesday that he "will be part of the squad and is also a candidate for a place in the starting 11.

Borussia Dortmund boss Nuri Sahin has explained that he intends to keep Donyell Malen in the first team regardless of Aston Villa’s increased interest.Although Malen has given the green light to

According to reports, Aston Villa have now set their sights on another Bundesliga talent who they could sign over Donyell Malen this month.