Fulham was interested in Said El Mala, according to a report. 1. FC Köln received new offers for the player almost weekly and rejected all of them. Said El Mala has extended his contract with 1. FC Köln until 2031, without a release clause.

According to a report by 'Bild', Said El Mala's mother and advisor recently rejected a transfer to FC Fulham for Said El Mala.

It is reported that Fulham has registered interest in 19-year-old German winger Said El Mala, with other English clubs also pursuing the transfer. The German club has indicated that offers under 50 million euros are not being considered, and a previous approach from Brighton & Hove Albion was blocked. Köln is also hopeful of a significant offer from FC Chelsea, and it was reportedly suggested in talks that Chelsea might meet the valuation and loan the player back.