English reports indicate that Said El Mala is linked to Arsenal, but that the club does not consider him a top priority.

Arsenal and their north London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, have shown growing interest in Said El Mala, a 23-year-old Moroccan midfielder from FC Köln. Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly monitoring the player. Despite the attention, the player's agent, Martin Comona, stated that a transfer is not a current concern for El Mala, as his focus is on achieving prominence at his current club. As the January transfer window approaches, information suggests that bids for the midfielder could reach €40 million.