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Said El Mala Transfer from FC Köln to Brighton & Hove Albion
According to reports in Germany, FC Köln winger Said El Mala remains a high priority for the Seagulls and could be sold for the right price in January.
According to Bild, Brighton is also following Said El Mala, who is estimated at around 20 million euros. Bild also reports that Said El Mala is not expected to leave Cologne this winter, but a departure next summer appears to be set.
Brighton & Hove Albion made an offer for Said El Mala in the low double-digit million range. 1. FC Köln rejected the offer, hoping that El Mala could generate a much higher sum in the coming years.
According to Bild, Brighton & Hove Albion made an 'immoral offer in the double-digit million range' to 1. FC Köln for Said el Mala in a failed summer transfer attempt. The report speculates that larger clubs may soon try to buy the player for a high fee if his performance continues.
In July, after the 19-year-old German winger returned from a loan at Viktoria Köln to 1. FC Köln, a significant offer from Brighton & Hove Albion arrived at Geißbockheim. Despite the interest, 1. FC Köln's Sport-Boss Thomas Kessler stated that selling El Mala was never considered. Instead, 1. FC Köln extended his contract until 2030 with a salary increase, rejecting further attempts from Brighton & Hove Albion as they plan to develop him carefully. According to Transfermarkt, the player's market value is currently €3.00m.
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