Overview
- Said El Mala, 19, has impressed for 1. FC Köln with explosive dribbling and a decisive solo goal in a win at Hoffenheim.
- He earned Germany U21 call-ups and featured in victories over Albania and Latvia, with further qualifiers against Greece and Northern Ireland ahead.
- Brighton’s offer reportedly worth up to €20 million was rejected in the summer, and Köln are said to have extended his deal through 2030.
- Sky reports Bayern have shown interest, Bild notes no approach has been lodged, and Borussia Dortmund have scouted him.
- A new column urges Bayern to move quickly in January, floats a fee around €40 million, and cites PSG’s winter addition of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as a precedent, though no fresh bids are confirmed.