Overview
- Köln sporting director Thomas Kessler said Thursday that no club has submitted a bid for Said El Mala.
- He said the club is in close contact with the player and his family, and El Mala has not asked to speak with other teams.
- El Mala is under contract until 2030 with no sale price set by the club.
- Köln plans to keep him in the squad for the relegation fight and will take up transfer talks in due time.
- Media link the teenager to Brighton and other top sides, with reports of a parental pledge and a fee near €35 million that the club has not confirmed.