With the finishing line coming ever closer, Aston Villa need a sprinter like Donyell Malen to help them cross it ahead of their rivals.
The Dutchman has had a curious few months. He was bought by Aston Villa for £20million in January, enticed by the chance to continue playing in the Champions League after leaving Borussia Dortmund.
With his feet barely under the table, Malen saw fellow attackers Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio also move to Villa Park in the winter. Both players have a higher profile and quickly overshadowed the Malen deal, even though they are only on loan.