Juventus is among several clubs, including north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain, showing growing interest in FC Köln's 23-year-old Moroccan midfielder, Said El Mala. As the January transfer window approaches, information suggests that bids for the player could reach €40 million. Despite the widespread interest, El Mala's agent, Martin Comona, stated that a change is not an issue for his client at the moment, explaining that the player's focus is on establishing himself as a key player at FC Köln. El Mala joined Köln in July 2024 and is under contract until 2030. This season, he has scored 3 goals in 6 Bundesliga appearances and has 5 caps for Germany's U21 team. Recent reports from December 2025 mention a valuation of €60 million, while Manchester United was reportedly prepared to offer approximately €30-€41 million.