According to the 'Bild' podcast 'Bayern Insider', Manchester City is reportedly interested in 19-year-old German attacker Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln, and Manchester United is also pursuing the striker. Several other top European clubs have also shown interest in the player, including FC Chelsea, Inter Mailand, Borussia Dortmund, and Paris St. Germain. FC Bayern also has a strong interest and has reportedly asked Köln for a verbal matching right, requesting to be informed about any offers so they can match them. A winter transfer is not under consideration, and the potential transfer fee for El Mala is estimated at 50 to 60 million euros. El Mala joined Köln in July 2024 and has scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist in 7 Bundesliga appearances this season. The Germany U21 international has a contract until 2030 and a market value of €18.00m, according to Transfermarkt.