FC Chelsea is considered to have concrete interest in German winger Said El Mala of 1. FC Köln. FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund are also mentioned as having an interest in the 19-year-old. The winger's contract runs until June 30, 2030, and Transfermarkt estimates his value at €18 million. His current coach, Lukas Kwasniok, has acknowledged that the club will have to sell the player for a very high price in the future if he maintains his form. During the summer, an offer of €15 million from Brighton & Hove Albion for El Mala was reportedly rejected.