Man Utd warned off ‘wasting money’ on transfer for former Arsenal ace who ‘won’t improve the squad’

MANCHESTER UNITED have been warned against signing Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen.

Posted Saturday, December 16, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a swoop for Malen this month.

Man Utd warned off ‘wasting money’ on transfer for former Arsenal ace who ‘won’t improve the squad’
Donyell Malen has been linked with a move to Man Utd

Dwight Yorke is not convinced that Malen would be a good signing for the Red Devils

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly willing to include the 24-year-old in a swap deal for Jadon Sancho, who is expected to leave Old Trafford in January.

However, ex-United striker Dwight Yorke has urged his former club against signing him.

Yorke told Instant Casino: "I've not seen much of Donyell Malen, but I know he's scored a few goals in the Bundesliga.

"I haven't seen enough of him to make a judgement on him, but he seems to be an alright player.

"United can't waste money signing players who won't improve the squad. I'm an aspiring coach, and that's the first thing I take into consideration before I sign anyone.

"If this player doesn't raise the level of the position he's playing in, then the team will continue on the same path.

"United need to sign players who will be comfortable with the pressure of the club and who will help them win football matches.

"A good player performs even when the rest of the team isn't. We're not seeing that in the current squad. Scott McTominay is the only one who looks as if he has a fire in his belly.

"Good players can influence matches even when the team looks down and out. None of the current players look a threat and they all look fragile.

"It's hard to see any of these players producing something extraordinary, but every team needs individuals like that.

"Football is always easier when you're playing well, but you really know about players when they're not. That's where to find out how good they really are.

"I could play in this City side with ease, but you find out who can really play when the chips are down. That's when you find out who wants the ball and who shies away from it – that's when true characters are revealed."

Malen left Arsenal to join PSV Eindhoven at the age of 18 in 2017.

He spent three years with the Eredivisie side before joining Borussia Dortmund.

The forward has since scored 24 goals and provided 16 assists in 94 appearances for the Bundesliga giants.