This pundit cannot see Malen, Ollie Watkins or Jhon Duran all staying at Aston Villa long-term after Borussia Dortmund man was signed this week

Donyell Malen could make his Aston Villa debut this evening against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

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Borussia Dortmund boss Nuri Sahin plans to include Donyell Malen in his squad to face Bayer Leverkusen on Friday despite the forward agreeing to join Aston Villa this month. Unai Emery wants to recruit the 25-year-old to add more pace and versatility to his attacking options.

Aston Villa has signed Netherlands forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of 21 million pounds ($25.6 million).

Unai Emery was asked for a transfer update ahead of Aston Villa's Premier League clash against Everton on Wednesday night

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Aston Villa face a fight to retain the services of Jhon Duran during the January transfer window as interest from PSG is maintained, yet Unai Emery’s side are poised to reinforce their attack.

Aston Villa completed the signing of forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday - their first signing of the transfer window

Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez returned to the starting XI on Wednesday after overcoming injury at the start of the week after he missed the FA Cup clash against West Ham. He will likely start in front of a unchanged back four of Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings and Lucas Digne. Amadou Onana and Boubacar Kamara could also continue in midfield.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has selected his side to take on Arsenal in the Premier League (5:30pm kick-off)