Malkin began his professional career at Tranmere Rovers, whom he joined from Stork on a free transfer in 1987. He spent eight years at Prenton Park, forming a successful partnership with John Aldridge upon his arrival from Real Sociedad in 1991, halfway through Malkin's stay on the Wirral.
Malkin began his professional career at Tranmere Rovers, joining them from Stork on a free transfer in 1987. He spent eight years at Prenton Park, where he partnered with John Aldridge upon arriving from Real Sociedad in 1991, during the latter part of his time on the Wirral.