BVB in the race for Köln jewel El Mala? Here's the real picture | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are once again being linked with Cologne talent Said El Mala. It is now becoming clear how realistic a BVB deal in the summer actually is.

Recent reports about possible interest from Borussia Dortmund in Said El Mala caused a stir. In particular, Express even floated a creative transfer model. According to information from BILD, however, a move for the attacking talent to BVB is currently hardly imaginable.

According to the report, Dortmund are still closely monitoring the 19-year-old’s development. However, there are currently said to be no concrete plans to sign him. The main reason is reportedly 1. FC Cologne’s high asking price. The Rhineland club are said to be demanding around €50 million for their top talent — a fee that is currently not feasible for BVB.

Express had previously reported that Dortmund could offer Cologne a package consisting of a base fee of €30 million, bonus payments, a sell-on clause, and possibly loan players. According to BILD, however, there are currently no concrete indications of such a scenario.

BVB must sell players before an El Mala transfer

Added to this is Dortmund’s current financial situation. As the newspaper further reports, the Bundesliga club would first have to generate transfer income before larger investments become possible. Karim Adeyemi and Serhou Guirassy are considered the most likely sale candidates in particular. However, no concrete transfer options are said to have emerged so far.

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The club-connected Ruhr Nachrichten also recently reported that there are currently no concrete offers for other potential sale candidates such as Nico Schlotterbeck or Felix Nmecha. Following his strong development in Cologne, El Mala is one of Germany’s most sought-after young players. Just a few weeks ago, a move to English club Brentford fell through.

The Premier League club were reportedly willing to pay a transfer fee of a similar size. However, the attacking player decided against the move. That means El Mala remains an interesting player for the future, but according to the current information from BILD, a move to Borussia Dortmund is not currently on the table.

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