Overview
- Bayern Munich and Brighton have cooled their pursuit after reports put Köln’s price above €40 million.
- Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports the club wants a record sale and will reject offers set at €40 million.
- Yahoo Sports reports Köln are pushing for a Premier League sale, with Manchester United, Newcastle and Brentford named as suitors.
- Brighton are described as seriously interested but not prepared to meet the figure, leaving a gap between interest and price.
- El Mala is a 19-year-old winger with 10 goals and four assists this season, and Goal notes relegation would increase the chance of a move.