RB Leipzig and Köln ‘to wrap up’ El Mala deal quickly | OneFootball

Bild reports that RB Leipzig and 1. FC Köln are pushing to finalise a deal for winger Said El Mala before the window closes.

Unlike Borussia Dortmund, who withdrew from talks, Leipzig are ready to meet Köln’s demand of a fixed fee of at least €50 million.

Further add-ons of €five million in achievable bonuses and another €five million tied to exceptional achievements are on the table, along with a sell-on clause.

Leipzig have kept an internal €50 million cap but appear prepared to exceed it to sign the 19-year-old.

Head coach Martin Demichelis is said to be pushing for a swift resolution so the squad can gel before their first competitive matches.

Sport1 reports that urgency has risen after the big-money sale of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid and a failed move for TSG Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani.

Köln also want a quick conclusion, with funds earmarked for a new No. six and a right winger.

Source: BuLi News

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