Is the El-Mala coup off? BVB draw a clear line | OneFootball

Following the latest developments in the transfer saga surrounding Said El Mala, Borussia Dortmund have apparently set a clear limit. If 1. FC Köln stick to their demands, the move could fall through for good.

Borussia Dortmund remain very interested in Said El Mala, but a clear line is emerging in negotiations with 1. FC Köln. According to information from BILD, the club’s decision-makers have internally agreed not to pay the €50 million demanded by Köln.

Accordingly, BVB are determined that signing the attacking player will only be an option if the transfer fee comes in below that figure. Internally, the guideline is said to be that the amount must “start with a 4.” While the current offer is expected to be improved slightly once more, Dortmund are reportedly prepared to close the file on the transfer for good if Köln maintain their asking price for the 19-year-old.

El Mala is regarded by the Bundesliga club as the preferred solution for the attack. Dortmund are particularly keen to strengthen out wide. Even so, those in charge do not want to exceed their financial limits and would focus more heavily on alternative candidates if the deal collapses.

BVB offer five-year contract to Köln jewel El Mala

Most recently, Borussia Dortmund are said to have been rebuffed with an offer worth €34 million plus potential bonus payments of up to €10 million. Köln, meanwhile, are in a comfortable position, as El Mala is still under a long-term contract until 2030 and has no release clause.

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At 1. FC Köln, there is also currently no sense of urgency. Sporting managing director Thomas Kessler recently made that clear: “If a point is reached at some stage where both the sporting and financial conditions are absolutely convincing, then of course we would address it. But at the moment, that is not the case.”

Despite the difficult negotiations, El Mala himself is said to be open to a move to Dortmund. Reports suggest the attacking talent has already been presented with a five-year contract. However, it remains unclear whether the two clubs will ultimately be able to agree on a transfer fee. If Köln stick to their valuation, BVB will likely have to look elsewhere for attacking reinforcements.

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