Borussia Dortmund could beat Liverpool to the signature of PSV forward Donyell Malen, according to reports.
The Netherlands international, who spent two years on the books of Arsenal during his youth career, looks set to bid farewell to the Eredivisie this summer.
Malen enjoyed a superb season last time out, scoring 27 goals in 45 games in all competitions.
Now 22 years old, Malen appears ready to test himself in one of Europe's five major leagues.
And although Liverpool are admirers of the versatile attacker, who can play as a No.9 or out wide, they might miss out in the race to sign him.
According to the Daily Express, Dortmund are currently at the front of the queue to sign Malen.
The German side have already lost Jadon Sancho this summer, while Erling Haaland is expected to depart Signal Iduna Park by 2022 at the latest.
Dortmund may view Malen as a long-term replacement for Haaland, but the duo could play together in the same attack next term.
Dortmund's coffers have been boosted to the tune of £73m by the sale of Sancho, and that liquidity gives them an advantage over Liverpool.
The report states that the Reds need to sell before they can buy, which could scupper their chances of landing Malen.
Liverpool could offer a player in part-exchange for the Dutchman, but it is unclear how PSV would respond to such a proposal.
Jurgen Klopp's side have already secured the signing of Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig, but their recruitment now seems to be focused on offloading fringe members of the squad.
Incomings might not be possible until they have done so, and there has been much debate over the futures of Takumi Minamino, Xherdan Shaqiri, Harry Wilson and Divock Origi.
Ben Davies, who only joined the club from Preston in January, is also expected to be moved on.
Liverpool will at least welcome Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez back into the fold following their lengthy injury lay-offs in 2020/21.
minakmptuz
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So if you fear why don’t you cash in and grab him. If you want him, buy him and sell Origi. The proceeds you get will help someone compensate for the cost of Donyell
ajasaemma2004
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weed master which big match have u ever seen dis donyell played before
He played in the Euros while Origi wasn’t even called up
kane633
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Hafiz3011
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Are we even surprised? Not many out there would fancy a challenge of overthrowing our front three, no matter how underperforming they have been. Even Bobby is not easily displaced in Klopp's system. If anyone expects regular playing time instantly, we aint it and these players know that.
Kodbcisu
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InnocentFurahaMwan
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Sad 😔 news
Fonacemntu
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Vipabdosz
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I think it's just to advertise some players that's why whole host of them are being links with liverpool even without the liverpool knowledge if not how can liverpool go for him when we have some exciting academy graduates who can do better without spending a penny
Yazaelnpt
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crazy you mate...
weed master which big match have u ever seen dis donyell played before
Latbekorsy
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This because Liverpool are just busy making some rummars
CR7nly
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Dortmund won't sign him unless haaland leaves
zeadlnrs
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Race against who not Liverpool as they aren’t in for him
kane633
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Jutdopuz
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if this is d kind of Stricker Liverpool are looking for dat means they are not serious.origi is far better than donyell
crazy you mate...
Yazaelnpt
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if this is d kind of Stricker Liverpool are looking for dat means they are not serious.origi is far better than donyell
Muaadipsty
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not good enough for Liverpool
haecdpruy
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liverpool is not ready because some players are coming from injury that is what happen last season please liverpool by players new
wiaablmtz
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what's the point in fearing of losing him when you dont even try to sign him ? so ofcourse dortmund will eventually win.
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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they will definitely win the race because this guy will not want to sit on bench
luwabcdkmo
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please livepool by this guy please
zicilnprsz
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this club Liverpool is not ready to sign any other player apart from Konate. they should be ready to face another miserable season
paяascythe
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its rumorPool nowadays
olami456
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Sabi he dun agree with Dortmund before
BAYERN_MUNlCH
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This is no news..
lol 😆 whom are u expecting to sign btw?? aouar or sanches???
Melissa--11--
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This is no news..