Chelsea plot €50m signing of Bundesliga phenom after disastrous season | OneFootball

Chelsea are interested in signing the FC Koln winger Said El Mala during the summer transfer window.

Even though they invested in Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens at the start of the season, both players have been underwhelming. They need to bring in upgrades, and the 19-year-old could prove to be an excellent addition.

He has been one of the brightest young talents in Germany this season, and he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League as well. The German club will demand €50 million for the attacker, and Chelsea certainly has the financial muscle to get the deal done.

Lukas Kwasniok has previously stated that El Mala “will be sold for an incredible fee”.

According to reports (h/t SportWitness), they are now leading the race for his signature. They will face competition from Premier League rivals, Brighton. El Mala has 12 goals and five assists this season.

It remains to be seen whether Chelsea can get the deal done in the coming weeks. The opportunity to join the London club could be exciting for the 19-year-old. They are one of the biggest clubs in England, and they could provide him with the platform to fight for trophies in the coming seasons. Regular football in England could also accelerate his development.

El Mala is a player with a lot of potential, and he should be able to justify the €50 million investment in future. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea is prepared to submit an acceptable offer for him in the coming weeks.

It has been a disappointing season for them, and they are ninth in the league table. A club of their stature should be competing in the Champions League regularly and fighting for trophies. They need quality additions in the summer to bounce back.