According to Bild, there is a potential transfer of 21-year-old German centre-forward Malek El Mala that is connected to his brother, Said. In recent months, during ongoing transfer discussions surrounding his brother Said, the possibility of a transfer involving both Malek El Mala and his brother has been raised repeatedly. It is reported that Dortmund is one club that would have undertaken such a deal. Until now, there have been few inquiries or offers specifically for Malek. However, his successful Bundesliga debut has altered the transfer situation, and it is now suggested that the cost of a transfer for both brothers will increase with every additional appearance and goal he scores in the league. El Mala has one cap for the Germany U19 team and joined 1.FC Köln in July 2024, with his contract running until 2031. His current market value is €250.0K, according to Transfermarkt.