Massive boost for Brighton: Bayern-linked player opens door to Premier League transfer | OneFootball

Brighton & Hove Albion may have received a massive boost in the race to sign FC Koln attacker Said El Mala in the summer transfer window. 

The Seagulls are 11th in the Premier League table with 37 points from 28 games, and a potential European spot is still not out of reach.

Brighton previously failed in their approach to sign El Mala, but the situation could work in their favour in the summer.

Are Bayern Munich in the race for Said El Mala?

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Bayern have been heavily linked with a move for El Mala over the past few months.

The young German winger has impressed for FC Koln and is believed to have the potential to become a world-class player.

Christian Falk told CFBayern back in December that El Mala remains a priority target for Bayern. However, it remains to be seen whether the club will make a concrete effort to sign him.

The Bild journalist claims that El Mala is attracted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League, with Brighton viewed as a strong potential destination. At the same time, he could receive offers from top clubs, particularly with Manchester City monitoring his situation.

Falk further adds that Bayern have an agreement with FC Koln that grants them the right of first refusal should another club submit an offer for El Mala.

Said El Mala: What Christian Falk has said about the Koln attacker

Christian Falk explained El Mala’s situation to CFBayern recently: 

 It is TRUE: Said El Mala is interested in a move to the Premier League. He loves the league, he loves the country. It would be a good option to go to Brighton also. The Seagulls have had offers for him previously. But if he has a chance to get to a club at a higher level in the Premier League, this would also be very interesting! At this point, we have Bayern Munich at the table, who are also searching in this position. El Mala is a relatively inexpensive solution. He’s a player who could be a future Germany international, so it’s a very interesting transfer. However, I don’t think Bayern Munich will do anything crazy to try and sign the teenager. The FC Köln winger’s playing style isn’t a perfect fit for FC Bayern because he needs space. He’s very fast, which is why Bayern are keeping an eye on the situation.

The reigning Bundesliga champions currently have an agreement with FC Köln that if there is any suspicion of an offer coming from elsewhere, they’ll have the right of first refusal. Then they can discuss internally if they want to make a concrete move, with a lot of money going to FC Köln. I’m sure Said El Mala will get his transfer this summer because he’s currently far too good of a player to even be sitting on the bench at FC Köln. He’s not always in the starting-XI and that’s why he’s a little disappointed.

El Mala has started in 10 Bundesliga matches this season, and a further 14 appearances have come from the bench. The 19-year-old winger has scored eight goals and registered three assists in the German league.