Said El Mala

Recent reports from April and May 2026 state 1. FC Köln's asking price is €50 million, though it is also reported that interested clubs are unwilling to pay much more than €40 million. Brighton reportedly had a €35 million bid deemed insufficient in April 2026. In March 2026, Chelsea was linked with a €45 million offer, while Köln's valuation was said to be in the €50-60 million range. Earlier, in February 2026, an unnamed Premier League club reportedly made a €30 million offer which was rejected. Brighton also had bids up to €30 million rejected during the winter. Speculation in late 2025 ranged from €30 million to as high as €60 million. The player's last completed transfer was from Viktoria Köln to 1. FC Köln in July 2024 for a reported €300,000.

Our valuation for Said El Mala is driven by 1. FC Köln's consistently reported asking price of around €50 million, contrasted with multiple rejected bids from Premier League clubs. The most significant data point is a reported €45 million offer from Chelsea in March 2026. While reports in April 2026 suggest interested clubs are hesitant to exceed €40 million, the volume of high-level interest and Köln's firm stance lead us to an estimated value that represents a likely compromise between the buyer and seller positions.