Aston Villa have agreed a €23million (£19.4m, $23.5m) plus €3m in add-ons deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign forward Donyell Malen.
The Athletic reported earlier this month that Villa had opened talks over signing the Netherlands international and had made an opening offer worth around €18m.
Agreeing personal terms with Villa are not believed to be an issue for Malen.
Unai Emery is keen to add a versatile attacking player to his squad in the January window with Malen, who can operate on either flank or through the middle, fitting the bill.
Malen has scored five goals for Dortmund this season having featured in 21 matches in all competitions.
He joined the Bundesliga club from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2021 — scoring 39 goals in 132 appearances.
He was a key player last term in the side’s run to the final of the Champions League, making eight appearances, including as a second-half substitute in the final.
Malen played four times for the Netherlands at Euro 2024, finding the net twice in their round of 16 victory over Romania and starting the semi-final defeat against England.
Villa are eighth in the Premier League and next play away to Everton on January 15.
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