Report: Man United “sending scouts to watch” 19-year-old Bundesliga prodigy

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·23 November 2025

Report: Man United “sending scouts to watch” 19-year-old Bundesliga prodigy

FC Koln winger Said El Mala has impressed in the Bundesliga this season, and multiple clubs are monitoring his progress.

According to Football Insider, Manchester United have sent scouts to watch the 19-year-old attacker in action. It will be interesting to see if they decide to follow it up with an official proposal to sign the player. They could use more quality on the flanks, and the young attacker would be a useful addition.

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Pete O’Rourke claimed: “(He’s) one of the most exciting young players in the German Bundesliga, four goals and one assist in nine appearances for Koln this season, which has brought him onto the radar of some of the top clubs in European football. “I did a story last month on Football Insider suggesting that Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United were all sending scouts to watch El Mala, and now Manchester City are the latest club to show interest in the exciting winger. “That’s no surprise. All the top clubs do their homework on the best young players who are making waves in European football.”

Man United could use Said El Mala

El Mala will add pace, flair and goals in the final third. He might not be a guaranteed starter for Manchester United right away, but he has the attributes to develop into a key player for the club. He could compete with Matheus Cunha for the starting spot.

Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them will be hard to turn down for him. He will need to choose his next destination carefully. Several clubs are monitoring him, and he should look to join a club where there is a clear plan for his development. He will need regular opportunities to continue improving and fulfil his potential.

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Can Man United agree El Mala deal?

Said El Mala of 1. FC Koln looks dejected as he acknowledges the fans. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Koln will not want to lose a promising young player like him. Manchester United might have to submit an attractive offer in order to get the deal done. It will be interesting to see what they decide over the next few weeks.

For now, Manchester United should concentrate on improving in the middle of the park. They need a quality defensive midfielder and another goalscorer.

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