Eintracht Frankfurt is reportedly among several Bundesliga clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, VfB Stuttgart, and Bayern München, that are waiting for a transfer at a favorable price for 1. FC Köln's 19-year-old German winger, Said El Mala. A potential transfer is complicated by conflicting interests. The 'Express' reports that the player's parents, who advise him, want him to stay in Germany. This conflicts with Köln's desire for a high transfer fee, with the club hoping for over 50 million euros, a figure considered more likely to come from a Premier League side. Brighton & Hove Albion has withdrawn their interest due to the asking price, and according to the 'Express', no interested club is currently willing to pay significantly more than 40 million euros. El Mala, who joined Köln in July 2024, is under contract until 2030 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €35.00m. The German U21 international has made 7 appearances and scored 1 goal for his country. Reports from March 2026 mentioned a significant €45 million offer from Chelsea.