Man United and Arsenal are both set for battle over Bundesliga star

The 3AM take on the latest transfer rumours across the Premier League and around Europe, and beyond

Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly ready to fight it out to seal a deal for Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen. Malen has already been linked with a move to England after several outlets in Germany suggested that the Netherlands international could be used in a swap deal that would see Red Devils winger Jadon Sancho move back to Dortmund on a permanent basis.

However, Bild have now claimed there is competition for Malen after the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool were said to be monitoring the forward in advance of the January transfer window.

The Dutch star has scored 13 goals with five assists in 33 appearances this season and has been a key reason why Dortmund came through a Champions League group containing Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United and AC Milan before making their way into the last eight.

The 3AM Verdict: “Malen has been viewed as full of potential throughout the early years of his career after spending time with Ajax, Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven. It seems his move to Dortmund has given him an even bigger platform to shine and he now looks ready to make the step into the Premier League – but a deal won’t come cheaply for any willing suitor.”

Almost 15 years have passed since Real Madrid plundered Manchester United and secured a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo.

And the La Liga champions are reportedly ready to repeat that trick by launching a summer bid to secure the services of another Red Devils winger, Alejandro Garnacho. The three-times capped Argentina international has forced his way into Erik ten Hag’s side on a regular basis this season and has scored seven goals and provided four assists in 38 appearances in all competitions during the current season.

Spanish outlet Exclusivo have now claimed Real are ready to use the same tactics they implemented in their successful pursuit of Ronaldo to persuade United into allowing Garnacho to leave the club this summer.