FC Koln sporting director Thomas Kessler has insisted that Said El Mala harbours no regrets after his prospective move to Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund fell through last week. The teenage attacker had attracted strong interest from the Champions League regulars, but negotiations ended following a failure to agree terms between both German outfits.
Borussia Dortmund have officially ended their pursuit of highly-rated talent Said El Mala after FC Koln rejected a massive transfer offer exceeding €50 million. The Bundesliga giants will not submit an improved bid for the youngster following unsuccessful negotiations between the two clubs.
Borussia Dortmund have stepped up their pursuit of Said El Mala, but their opening offer has been rejected by Koln as falling well below the club's valuation. With Brentford previously willing to pay €50 million, the transfer battle is far from over.
1. FC Köln is set to miss out on record revenues for the time being. As a result, the club's management is reportedly irritated by rising star Said El Mala.
FC Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in a defensive gem from Cologne. The club sees a loan player as capable of filling a squad role, though a departure remains a possibility. Latest news and rumours about the Bavarians.
Said El Mala is expected to leave 1. FC Köln this summer after just one season. However, the record transfer that had reportedly been agreed has temporarily fallen through.
Brentford have reportedly reached a breakthrough in their pursuit of Koln starlet Said El Mala, securing a deal that will see the teenager move to London in a record-breaking transfer. The Bees have moved aggressively to beat several Premier League rivals to the signature of the Bundesliga sensation.
There has been a new development in the race to sign Said El Mala. FC Brentford of the English Premier League has made an offer to 1. FC Köln that is significantly closer to the €50 million asking price than previous bids from rival clubs.
1. FC Köln have lost Eric Martel to 1. FSV Mainz 05 on a free transfer. Salih Özcan, who is also leaving BVB on a free transfer, is reportedly being considered as his replacement.
Michael Olise has been officially crowned the Bundesliga Player of the Season after a sensational campaign with Bayern Munich. The French international has been a revelation in Germany, solidifying his status as one of Europe's most dangerous attacking threats.
Harry Kane signed off his incredible Bundesliga campaign with a clinical hat-trick as Bayern Munich dismantled Koln 5-1 at the Allianz Arena. The victory provided the perfect backdrop for the club’s title celebrations and serves as a major warning shot ahead of next week’s DFB-Pokal final.
Manuel Neuer came off the pitch early during Bayern Munich's match against 1. FC Köln. Nevertheless, Bayern have no cause for alarm, according to the goalkeeper. His remarks about the national team speak volumes.
1. FC Köln are reportedly hoping that Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann will include the young attacker in his World Cup squad, believing that the additional exposure could drive up the transfer fee for the 19-year-old.
FC Bayern must reportedly pay several million euros in additional compensation for Jonas Urbig, and as his career milestones keep coming, so do the financial obligations.
Schmidt, a devout Christian, is no radical fanatic yet he firmly believes in miracles. After 20 years at 1. FC Heidenheim, he is open to fresh challenges.
The former front-runner in the race to sign Cologne’s rising star has reportedly dropped out of the transfer chase, leaving Bayern Munich in pole position.
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