BVB on verge of El-Mala coup? Now Klopp gets involved | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is receiving prominent support in the transfer battle for Said El Mala. Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp is said to be pushing for the Cologne jewel to move to BVB.

Borussia Dortmund could receive prominent support in the transfer battle for Said El Mala. As reported by Express, new Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp is said to have spoken in favor of the 19-year-old moving from 1. FC Köln to BVB. A personal exchange between Klopp and the attacking talent is also said to have already taken place.

According to information from Sky, Klopp made it clear to the youngster that he is planning with him for the German national team in the long term. Accordingly, the Germany head coach sees El Mala as an important player for the national team in the future. According to Express, Klopp also considers a move to Dortmund to be the sensible next step in the winger’s career.

BVB are meanwhile continuing to work intensively on a deal. After Köln reportedly rejected an offer worth 37 million euros plus eight million euros in possible bonus payments, Dortmund want to improve their bid. According to Sky, a new total package worth 50 million euros is planned, with the sum to be reached through realistically achievable bonuses.

Said El Mala to BVB? Dortmund planning new multi-million offer

Express provides further details: Dortmund are reportedly preparing an offer of 48 million euros as a fixed fee, along with an initial two million euros in bonuses. An additional five million euros could be added through further performance-related payments. One of these is said to be tied to El Mala making five appearances for the German national team.

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BVB have apparently still set a financial limit, however. According to Sky, those in charge do not want to invest more than 50 million euros. Köln, on the other hand, are now said to be insisting on a fixed fee of that amount. On the player’s side, Dortmund seem to have already done important convincing work. According to the report, coach Niko Kovac held a longer conversation with El Mala. The top talent is said to have signaled to both BVB and his current club that he wants to move to Dortmund.

Borussia are not entirely without competition, though. In Dortmund, there are apparently concerns that RB Leipzig could also enter the transfer race. However, Leipzig are said to consider Köln’s current transfer demands too high.

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