Overview
- El Mala told Kicker he is fully focused on 1. FC Köln and will remain at the club in January despite rising transfer interest.
- The winger has five goals and two assists in 12 Bundesliga appearances this season, fueling attention from major European teams.
- Manchester City have scouted him, with reports saying Pep Guardiola is impressed, though no January move is expected.
- Brighton are reported to be monitoring a buy-now, leave-until-summer arrangement, consistent with their recent recruitment model.
- Fee signals remain inconsistent, with some outlets citing a €30–35m release clause and others reporting Köln would seek over €40m, while his contract runs to 2030.