Germany coach Klopp ‘to back’ Dortmund move for El Mala | OneFootball

Jürgen Klopp is understood to favour a Borussia Dortmund move for Köln winger Said El Mala this summer, with Sky Sport reporting he has spoken to the 19-year-old and views him as a key part of Germany’s future.

Express claims the 59-year-old is pushing behind the scenes for the transfer, believing a switch to the Black and Yellows would be a sensible step.

Sky Sports reports BVB plan to lodge a new bid worth €50 million after bonuses, expected early next week, after Köln rejected an offer of €37 million plus €8 million in bonuses.

El Mala was not selected by Julian Nagelsmann for the World Cup, as he remains an under-21 international. That is expected to change after Klopp succeeded the former national coach following the World Cup exit in the first round of the knockout stages.

The winger scored 13 goals in his debut Bundesliga season last term.

Source: BuLi News

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