Jürgen Klopp has denied reports that he advised Saïd El Mala to move to Borussia Dortmund. Klopp stated that it caused him some offense that people would think he was foolish enough that his first official act would be to call a player and tell them that BVB would be a suitable club for them. He said that he did not do that, adding that it is not his job.

1. FC Köln rejected an offer from Borussia Dortmund for Said El Mala. The last offer was made in the past two days by Borussia Dortmund executives Lars Ricken and Ole Book to FC-Sportvorstand Thomas Kessler. Lars Ricken confirmed to the Funke Mediengruppe that Said El Mala is not a Borussia Dortmund player and will not become one this summer. He stated that they have had open discussions with 1. FC Köln's management in recent days, but their last offer was rejected. Ricken added that Borussia Dortmund will not make any further offers and will not pursue a transfer of the player. According to BILD information, the base transfer fee of the last offer was around 46 million euros, with bonus payments that would have brought the total value to approximately 52 to 53 million euros. The bonuses would only be payable over a very long period and were dependent on a high number of player appearances. After 1. FC Köln rejected the offer, Borussia Dortmund has stopped pursuing the transfer.

Borussia Dortmund submitted a new offer for Said El Mala to 1. FC Köln on Wednesday evening, according to @berger_pj and @SkySportDE. The total package offered is for more than €55m, with a guaranteed fee below €50m. The total package is around €50m, including easily achievable add-ons. 1. FC Köln has not yet responded, and a decision is expected soon.

1. FC Köln felt provoked by Borussia Dortmund. Jürgen Klopp and Gareth Bale are mentioned as suddenly being involved in the transfer negotiations for Said El Mala.

Said El Mala wants to transfer only to Borussia Dortmund. According to a report by 'Bild', a contract with the player until 2031 has been agreed upon. However, an agreement on the transfer fee between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln has not yet been reached. In Cologne, it is expected that the next written offer could be received soon, which could potentially total up to 55 million euros including bonuses. It is reported that 1. FC Köln would accept these conditions.

Borussia Dortmund are persistently pursuing Said El Mala, and negotiations with 1. FC Köln are at a critical point. The transfer could be completed by the weekend for a fee of up to 55 million euros.

According to Bild, 1. FC Köln's transfer planning has been blocked and delayed for weeks by the ongoing transfer fee negotiation with Dortmund for star Said El Mala.

According to information from @berger_pj and @SkySportDE, Borussia Dortmund are preparing to submit a €55m offer for Said El Mala, consisting of a €50m fee and €5m in bonuses. Nothing has arrived at 1. FC Köln yet. Said El Mala has already agreed personal terms with Borussia Dortmund and is now waiting for the final decision.

Köln's sporting director Thomas Kessler is demanding a transfer package of more than 50 million euros for Said El Mala after the club rejected several offers from Borussia Dortmund. According to BILD information, Borussia Dortmund plans to submit an updated offer that will be for more than 50 million euros. As of Tuesday noon, 1. FC Köln had not received any official new offer. Said El Mala has expressed his desire to move to Dortmund. In his 'Sky' column, Lothar Matthäus recommended that Dortmund should proceed with the signing and satisfy Köln's financial demands.

Borussia Dortmund made an offer for Said El Mala of 48 million Euro, with an additional seven million in bonuses. Lars Ricken indicated that this offer is unlikely to be increased much further, if at all. Ricken also stated that Said El Mala is still a player for 1. FC Köln and emphasized respect by not discussing players from other clubs.

Borussia Dortmund has reportedly offered 48 million euros and up to seven million in bonuses for a transfer of Said El Mala. The demand of 1. FC Köln would thereby be met, but a resale clause is said to be a point of contention. On MagentaTV, 1. FC Köln's managing director of sport, Thomas Kessler, stated that he is completely relaxed and expects Said El Mala to play for the club in the Bundesliga this year. Kessler said there is a long-term contract and no reason to let the player go, and he did not want to reveal with whom he is speaking. Kessler added that 1. FC Köln would be willing to talk if an offer was received that met their size requirements, and that one or another club was close to the threshold that would have caused them to negotiate, but that did not happen. Kessler stated that the transfer fee discussed in the media was never publicly communicated by him, and that there is a range in which 1. FC Köln would be willing to talk, but it is uncertain if an agreement will be reached.

There are increasing signs of a transfer of Said El Mala to Borussia Dortmund. While Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln still need to agree on the transfer fee, their positions are not far apart and a new offer from Dortmund is expected. According to Sky, there was a conversation between new national team coach Jürgen Klopp and Said El Mala. The coach reportedly clarified to the 19-year-old offensive player that he wants to rely on him in the future and views El Mala as an important player for the national team. Express also reports on an exchange between the two. According to Express, Klopp is also said to have advocated for a transfer to Borussia Dortmund privately, viewing BVB as the logical next step for the young player. Thomas Kessler, Managing Director of Sport at Köln, is proving to be a tough negotiator, as Köln is not changing their demands while Borussia Dortmund is gradually getting closer with improved offers.

Dortmund's recent offer for Said El Mala for 45 million euros including possible bonuses was rejected, while Köln insists on a total package of at least 50 million euros. According to BILD, Borussia Dortmund plans to make another offer soon but does not intend to exceed the 50 million euro threshold. Reports about a prepared offer beyond 50 million euros have reportedly caused confusion among BVB executives. BILD also reports that no new offer has yet been received by Köln. If Borussia Dortmund presents a total package of 50 million euros with realistic bonus payments and a resale participation in the coming days, Köln’s decision-makers may approve the deal. On MagentaTV, Köln's sporting director Thomas Kessler stated that he expects Said El Mala to play for Köln this season, but added that if an offer of the required scale is received, they would discuss it. Kessler also indicated that the pricing is flexible depending on the inquiry and that the market is moving.

'Express' reports that Borussia Dortmund will submit another offer to 1. FC Köln today for Said El Mala. The offer will reportedly be for 48 million euros plus two million in bonuses that are described as very easy to achieve. According to the tabloid, the two million will become due if El Mala plays his first match in the Champions League and starts five times in the Bundesliga. The offer is also said to include an additional five million in bonuses that are harder to achieve, making the total package worth 55 million euros. A disagreement exists regarding a resale clause, as 1. FC Köln wants 10 percent of the total resale sum, whereas Dortmund wants to grant 10 percent of the profit. The response from Köln is not yet known.

Borussia Dortmund is attempting to transfer Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. According to Geissblog, Dortmund increased the pace of negotiations due to concerns about competition from RB Leipzig.

The 'Express' reported that Borussia Dortmund was planning to offer up to 50 million euros for Said El Mala over the weekend. According to 'Bild', an offer from Borussia Dortmund has been submitted to 1. FC Köln. This offer, including bonuses, amounted to 45 million euros, which was below Köln's demand. 'Bild' reports that 1. FC Köln has stopped negotiations for the time being as a result. Borussia Dortmund is planning to increase its offer. 1. FC Köln is now demanding an amount significantly over 50 million euros for Said El Mala. Borussia Dortmund has already reached an agreement with Said El Mala.

According to Bild, 1. FC Köln has rejected the fourth offer from Borussia Dortmund for Saïd El Mala in the ongoing transfer negotiations. 1. FC Köln has also increased their demands.

According to the Cologne tabloid 'Express', Borussia Dortmund could pay the demanded 50 million euros for El Mala after further negotiations over the weekend. A medical check for the player could take place on Monday, followed by a presentation with shirt number 10 on Tuesday. Borussia Dortmund has reached an agreement with El Mala, who is set to receive a contract until 2031 that would earn him five million euros gross per season.

Borussia Dortmund wants to sign Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln, but negotiations are described as complicated. 1. FC Köln is demanding a transfer fee of 50 million euros and is maintaining this demand. According to 'Sky', Borussia Dortmund is preparing an offer with a planned base transfer fee of 40 million euros plus bonuses, which is expected to be submitted to Köln this week. 'Bild' reports that the Borussia Dortmund management is considering exceeding their self-imposed limit of 45 million euros. According to 'Bild', the fixed transfer fee is the central point of the new offer, and the outlet states that there is hope Köln will be more flexible in structuring the bonus payments as soon as the fixed fee starts at 40 million euros.

Dortmund had almost given up on a deal for Said El Mala this summer. BILD reports there is now renewed hope within Dortmund to reach an agreement with FC.

Said El Mala is a top priority at Borussia Dortmund. According to 'Bild', Borussia Dortmund has decided not to pay the demanded 50 million euros for Said El Mala under any circumstances. The current offer is to be minimally increased. The outlet also reported that the deal can only happen if the price starts with a 4. If 1. FC Köln does not accommodate Borussia Dortmund, the transfer will be abandoned. El Mala wants to force a move to Borussia Dortmund and has been offered a five-year contract.

Borussia Dortmund recently submitted an offer for Said El Mala worth 44 million euros, comprising a 34 million euro base fee and 10 million euros in possible bonuses. According to Köln's Sportboss Thomas Kessler, this offer does not form a basis for negotiations. Kessler stated that Köln has internally established a minimum transfer fee of 50 million euros, and the base fee for negotiations would need to be close to 45 million euros. He confirmed that several offers have been received in recent weeks, but none that would lead them to consider selling Said El Mala. Kessler also stated that he has little interest in allowing Said El Mala to leave and expects him to play for Köln in the coming season. It was indicated that Dortmund officials have approached the player personally. Kessler warned that clubs should not speak to players directly, stating he expects all competitors to follow the rules. Köln remains open to discussions until the end of the transfer window, but the price for Said El Mala will increase as the process continues.

Borussia Dortmund's offer of 44 million euros including bonuses for Said El Mala was rejected by 1. FC Köln, which insists on a demand of 50 million euros. According to 'Bild', the management of 1. FC Köln has internally agreed that as the transfer window progresses, 50 million euros will no longer be a sufficient amount to sign El Mala. FC squad planner Tim Steidten stated that time is also always a factor, adding that if the club receives funds only two days before the transfer deadline, it has no value at that point. Steidten also said that Said is a player of 1. FC Köln and feels very comfortable, and that the club feels just as comfortable with him, so there is currently no reason to discuss anything else. According to 'Sport Bild', El Mala was close to moving to Dortmund in 2024, and a medical check was scheduled. At the time, Borussia Dortmund offered 150,000 euros, and 1. FC Köln offered 200,000 euros more.

According to Bild, Borussia Dortmund made a transfer offer for Said El Mala consisting of a 34 million euro base fee and 10 million euros in bonus payments. Bild also reports that 1. FC Köln's demand is at least 50 million euros. The same outlet states that Borussia Dortmund is unwilling to pay more than 44 million euros but might increase the base amount to further negotiations. Sky reports a conflict exists between 1. FC Köln and Borussia Dortmund, and describes the relationship as tense. According to Sky, the management of 1. FC Köln is very irritated by the way the offer was submitted and its structure. The bonus payments were reportedly linked to unrealistic conditions, such as Said El Mala becoming player of the season and top scorer next season, and receiving a Ballon d'Or nomination. A five-year contract has been agreed in principle with Said El Mala, according to a report from Bild. The same source also adds that Borussia Dortmund is still awaiting an official response from 1. FC Köln and that there is optimism in Dortmund about completing the deal in the coming days.

According to BILD, Borussia Dortmund has offered Köln an immediate fee of €34 million plus €10 million in possible bonus payments for Said El Mala. The €44 million package is reportedly considered internally to be the maximum amount Dortmund is willing to pay. Köln has internally decided that El Mala, who is under contract until 2030, will not be sold for less than a total package of €50 million. The transfer could proceed more quickly if Dortmund were to increase the immediate fee.

1. FC Köln immediately rejected Borussia Dortmund's offer for Said El Mala. Sky reported the offer was for a base fee of 26 million euros with 16 million in add-ons, while Bild reported an offer of 34 million euros guaranteed plus six million in bonuses. According to Geissblog, Köln declared the negotiations to be ended in view of the figures, with club officials reportedly demanding a 50 million euro transfer fee. Köln officials are also reportedly dissatisfied with Dortmund's approach to influencing the player, and the clubs would need to reconcile before negotiations could resume. Despite this, Bild stated that if El Mala leaves Köln, only BVB is considered as a destination. Furthermore, Express reported rumors that El Mala will be under contract at BVB in a few weeks.

Sky reports that Borussia Dortmund submitted an official offer for Said El Mala at 1. FC Köln last week. The offer was 26 million euros plus 16 million in bonuses, with eight million of those considered easily achievable. 1. FC Köln responded that El Mala is not for sale under these conditions. The club continues to demand 50 million euros for Said El Mala. He is under contract until 2030 and does not have a release clause. The El Mala family could imagine a move to Borussia Dortmund.

Said El Mala is still highly sought after, and his departure remains under discussion. A transfer could bring approximately 50 million euros to 1. FC Köln, and the player is open to a move to a bigger club. Numerous clubs have shown interest, most recently including Borussia Dortmund. The head coach mentioned that while there was some interest in the summer, Said El Mala is currently training with 1. FC Köln and will continue to do so for the next weeks based on the current situation. He added that if a new situation arises, discussions will be held.

Borussia Dortmund are serious admirers of Said El Mala. However, sources indicate that both El Mala and Koln are increasingly in agreement that the player will stay.

Said El Mala has received offers, but a transfer has not resulted from any of them. Borussia Dortmund is one of the clubs that has recently shown interest in the player. El Mala could still leave during the current transfer window if a suitor meets the 50 million euro demand from Köln and reaches an agreement with him. However, Sport director Thomas Kessler stated that he is convinced El Mala will play for Köln this season, as no transfer has materialized.

Sky Sports in Germany reports that Borussia Dortmund is in contact with Köln player Said El Mala. The 19-year-old would be very willing to make the move to Borussia Dortmund. Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, as an agreement on the transfer price is required.

According to the Kölner 'Express', there is information in the FC-Kosmos that Said El Mala's family may have privately reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund. A transfer could occur after the World Cup or in the upcoming summer. El Mala's mother, Sabrina, has a preference for her sons to remain in Germany and has previously advocated for a transfer to the German vice-champion.

Borussia Dortmund's pursuit of Said El Mala has become more concrete, with the club wanting to make the transfer attractive for 1. FC Köln with a package including a 35 million euros transfer fee and two loan players. According to 'Geissblog', 1. FC Köln reacted to this offer by shaking their heads, and such a transfer model is considered not to be an option.

The 'Express' has learned from sources in Dortmund’s circle that those responsible are working on what is described as a creative El Mala package. There is speculation about a transfer fee of €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses as well as a sell-on clause. In addition, two loan players are said to be included in the deal, including left-back Almugera Kabar (20) as an example. The prerequisite is said to be that BVB winger Karim Adeyemi (24) is sold this summer with one year remaining on his contract. However, it is uncertain whether Cologne would agree to such a possible transfer model. Cologne finance boss Philipp Türoff recently stated that they do not want to lower their €50 million demand.

According to 'Express', a move to Borussia Dortmund for Said El Mala is considered possible again. The report states that Borussia Dortmund is known in the industry for paying a higher signing fee and salary than transfer fee. It is also reported that El Mala has a very good relationship with BVB defender Nico Schlotterbeck. There are fears at Köln that the player's mother, who also acts as an advisor, would prefer to have her sons nearby in Dortmund. The total package of transfer fee and salary for El Mala is around €80 million. The regional tabloid speculates that BVB could agree with the German U21 international on a top salary and signing fee but offer Köln a lower sum. It remains speculation whether Borussia Dortmund will take definite action to sign him.

According to Express, Borussia Dortmund is seeking to sign Said El Mala for a low price. The player's mother, Sabrina, is advocating for him to remain in Germany and has previously pushed for a move to Borussia Dortmund. An offer of 25 million euros from Dortmund is considered possible, which is only half of the minimum transfer fee desired by 1. FC Köln.

According to Bild, the competition among top clubs for Said El Mala's transfer is intensifying. Nationally, Bayern and Dortmund are competing for him. The top clubs are intensifying their efforts for Said El Mala due to the upcoming summer transfer period. Numerous scouts have recently attended FC games to observe El Mala.

According to 'Bild', Dortmund is targeting Said El Mala for the upcoming summer and is discussing a transfer. 'Bild' also calculates that Dortmund can only afford El Mala if a top-tier player is sold for a profit.

According to BILD information, officials at BVB have been closely monitoring the development of Said El Mala for months, and a possible summer transfer is being discussed internally.

Insider Nicolo Schira reports that Roma and Borussia Dortmund are interested in Cologne winger Said El Malu.

Borussia Dortmund is interested in Said El Mala. 1. FC Köln is hoping for a record transfer fee of over 50 million euros, although they would prefer to keep the player beyond the coming summer.

According to Sport1, it is confirmed that Borussia Dortmund is interested in Said El Mala.

According to Bild, Said El Mala chose to be with Cologne over a potential 2024 transfer to Borussia Dortmund.

Dortmund will be watching Said El Mala closely in an upcoming match, with a view to a possible summer transfer.

Borussia Dortmund was previously considered a contender for Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln. Bild states that a transfer in the winter window is almost excluded. El Mala's contract with 1. FC Köln runs until 2030 and contains no release clause.

Following an outstanding start to the season, El Mala was linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund, and a transfer fee of 35 million euros is already being discussed for the coming summer.

Said El Mala's agent commented on rumors that he is in talks with Borussia Dortmund, telling the 'Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger' that the current reports that the agent's side is meeting with Dortmund, Bayern or clubs from England are not correct.

According to 'Sky', Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern, and other international clubs are showing interest in 19-year-old German winger Said El Mala. BVB had previously inquired about the player before his transfer from Viktoria Köln to 1. FC Köln for 300,000 euros last year, and FC Bayern has reportedly informed both the player's side and the club of its intentions. 1. FC Köln and sports director Thomas Kessler are aware of the interest from top German clubs, but their stance is firm. According to information from the 'Express', the club has decided not to sell El Mala under any circumstances this winter, with the regional newspaper suggesting that even a 40 million euro offer would be rejected. The club previously turned down an offer of up to 15 million euros from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion last summer. For a potential transfer next summer, 'Sky' reports it would take at least 35 million euros to persuade Köln to sell. The player's contract with the club runs until June 30, 2030, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3 million.