After weeks of negotiations with other clubs and a move to Borussia Dortmund that ultimately fell through spectacularly, Said El Mala has extended his contract with Cologne. In addition to a pay rise, further millions await him and his family.
After much toing and froing, Said El Mala has extended his contract with 1. FC Cologne. His signature apparently also extracted some concessions from Effzeh.
Reigan Heskey has left Manchester City for a new challenge in Germany, with the 18-year-old’s father - ex-Liverpool and England striker Emile - telling GOAL why that transfer call was made. The highly-rated forward, who has starred for his country at U18 level, has decided to follow in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham by heading to the Bundesliga.
After Borussia Dortmund's withdrawal from the race for Said El Mala, RB Leipzig are now being regarded as the biggest favourites to secure the deal. Are the Bulls even breaking with their own principles for it?
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Borussia Dortmund have apparently withdrawn from the race for young star Said El Mala. Sporting managing director Lars Ricken confirmed this to Funke Mediengruppe.
While Borussia Dortmund are going all in in the battle for Said El Mala, 1. FC Cologne have apparently already found a successor for the breakout star.
Borussia Dortmund appear to be getting nowhere in their pursuit of Said El Mala at 1. FC Cologne. Sporting managing director Thomas Kessler has now spoken plainly.
Borussia Dortmund have not yet managed to prise Said El Mala away from 1. FC Cologne. If an agreement is not reached soon, the forward could become even more expensive.
Borussia Dortmund are currently pushing hard to sign Said El Mala. The club from Dortmund wanted to bring him in as early as 2024, but a transfer failed at the time. A current report by Sport Bild sheds light on the background.
The battle for Said El Mala is becoming ever more intense. Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Cologne are still not at all in agreement over the fee, but the striker himself is reportedly keen on the move.
BVB appear to have fallen definitively behind in the transfer tug-of-war over Said El Mala. Instead, another club have now reportedly registered their interest with 1. FC Köln.
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 Cologne have immediately rejected an offer from Borussia Dortmund for Said El Mala. According to the Geissblog portal, BVB have caused annoyance among the Cologne club with the move.
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