Aston Villa have made an improved £21m bid for Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen.
Negotiations between the two clubs continue after Villa's opening £15million plus bonuses offer fell short of the £25m fee the Bundesliga outfit are looking to receive.
This week, Mail Sport revealed that Unai Emery's side had rekindled their interest in 25-year-old.
The improved bid from the Champions League surprise package are looking to bring Malen to the club in a bid to continue their quest to finish in the top four for the second consecutive season.