El Mala transfer tussle: BVB plan baffles Cologne | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund have once again been linked with Cologne wonderkid Said El Mala. However, an alleged transfer plan by BVB appears to be generating little enthusiasm at 1. FC Cologne.

Said El Mala’s future continues to be a major talking point on the transfer market. After potential moves to the Premier League recently fell through, Borussia Dortmund are once again coming more strongly into focus in the race for 1. FC Cologne’s attacking talent. An alleged transfer plan by the Black and Yellows, however, is reportedly being met with little approval in the cathedral city.

As reported by Express, BVB are working on a model to get around Cologne’s high asking price. According to the report, Dortmund could pay a fixed fee of €30 million, which would rise to a total of €35 million through bonus payments. In addition, a sell-on clause and two loan players are said to be part of the package.

According to the club-affiliated portal Geissblog, however, this proposal has caused surprise at 1. FC Cologne. According to the report, the idea reportedly triggered nothing but “head-shaking” within the club’s leadership. Those in charge are said to still be insisting on a fixed transfer fee of around €50 million for the 19-year-old and have no interest in reducing that figure through loan players or other transfer arrangements.

BVB continue to monitor Cologne wonderkid El Mala

With this demand, Cologne appear to be basing their valuation on an offer from Premier League side Brentford. According to multiple media reports, the English top-flight club had been willing to pay the asking price. In the end, however, the move did not materialize.

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Whether Borussia Dortmund are actually planning a concrete move remains unclear for now. According to information from BILD, El Mala is still on the Black and Yellows’ shortlist, but there are currently no concrete transfer plans. The key factor is said to be the rapid development of the attacking player, which has significantly increased his market value in recent months.

In addition, BVB would first need to generate transfer income themselves in order to finance a deal of this magnitude. A sale of Karim Adeyemi in particular could create the financial conditions needed to make a move for El Mala realistic in the first place. One thing is certain: 1. FC Cologne have clearly defined their asking price. As long as no club is willing to pay the demanded €50 million, the transfer saga surrounding Said El Mala is likely to drag on.

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