FC Köln have no information about interest from Liverpool and Newcastle United in star Said El Mala at this moment in time.
Express report on the 19-year-old today and explain how the forward’s future is causing the German club to sweat.
No offer from Liverpool or Newcastle
The story of the summer at the Bundesliga club is whether Said El Mala will remain beyond the end of the transfer window. While they have a clear strategy, there is some concern they will miss out on a potential €50m sale.
They had already secured such a deal with Brentford. But El Mala and his family ultimately rejected that move, insisting that it wasn’t the right one.
That was frustrating for 1. FC Köln sporting director Thomas Kessler. He would have liked to have that €50m at his disposal for the start of the transfer window. They would have filled the coffers for a major spending spree to overhaul the squad.
Nothing concrete
According to Express, there is some concern at a lack of any other suitors. Their information is that there’s nothing concrete at the moment.
Those in charge of the club have not received any offers. Rumours about Liverpool and Newcastle have resurfaced in recent weeks, but 1. FC Köln are unaware of anything. As far as they are concerned, there are no imminent deals on the cards.
They have already held heated conversations with the player’s family – he is represented by his mother Sabrina – about the right move for the player. That came following the Brentford rejection.
The German club are trying, it seems, to work out an arrangement that suits both parties. Whether Liverpool or Newcastle suit Said El Mala’s career plans remains to be seen. For now, neither side are at the table anyway despite renewed rumours of their interest. 1. FC Köln are seemingly hoping that changes before long.