Overview
- Spanish outlet Sport reports Barcelona interest, with Hansi Flick viewing the 19-year-old as a potential left‑wing option given Marcus Rashford’s loan status.
- FC Bayern is also pursuing the winger, and additional suitors such as Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint‑Germain and others have been linked in recent reports.
- SPORT1, citing Sky, reports Manchester City scouts have attended recent Köln matches and that Pep Guardiola is impressed with El Mala’s profile.
- El Mala is under contract until 2030 without a release clause, and reported fee guidance ranges widely from about €30–60 million, with Bild citing €50–60 million and Sky indicating possible talks from €40 million.
- After a breakthrough run of 10 Bundesliga appearances with six goal contributions and a first senior national-team call-up, there are still no confirmed bids, and Sky says winter talks could address his salary at Köln.