According to Bild, Brentford have a concrete interest in acquiring Said El Mala from Köln. Köln hopes competition for El Mala will increase his price to above 50 million euros, and the club will then sell him. El Mala has indicated that he would like to transfer for a new challenge. His contract with Köln is valid until 2030 and does not contain a release clause.

According to 'Express', 1. FC Köln continues to hope for 50 million euros for Said El Mala, or even 60 to 70 million euros if the 19-year-old attacker is called up to the DFB's World Cup squad and performs well at the tournament in North and Central America. El Mala's contract in Köln runs until 2030.

According to 'kicker', FC Brentford is preparing an offer for Said El Mala. The publication also reports that the offer is for more than 40 million euros, an amount that would roughly meet the expectations from the cathedral city.

According to Bild, Brentford is monitoring the situation of Saïd El Mala, but the FC bosses are blocking the transfer. Saïd El Mala's mother acts as his advisor and is considering a solution that could be satisfactory for everyone, including a possible loan back to his home country.