Köln Sets €50 Million Price for Teen Winger Said El Mala

The higher valuation leaves English suitors short of the fee Köln wants.

Overview

1. FC Köln has increased its asking price for the 19-year-old to €50 million, with no agreement in place.
Brighton are reported to have a personal understanding with El Mala but do not plan to bid beyond roughly €35 million.
Chelsea are said to be prepared to offer about €45 million, and Newcastle have also registered interest.
Köln has paid around €2 million to buy out Viktoria Köln’s 10% sell-on share, keeping more of any future fee in-house.
El Mala is under contract until 2030 with no release clause, and he is considering hiring an agent as the club reviews his situation during the international break.