Everton are in the market for a wide player this summer transfer window.
Tyrique George is expected to return to Chelsea at the end of the season, with Everton deciding against activating his buy-option.
David Moyes and his recruitment staff have been drawing up a list of possible replacements for George and possibly Jack Grealish, too.
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That said, The Toffees are expected to enter the race for Said El Mala, who left Vincent Kompany blown away earlier this season.
Koln winger Said El Mala.
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Vincent Kompany is a big admirer of Everton target Said El Mala
El Mala has enjoyed a sensational season off the left flank for Koln this season, registering 14 goal involvements in total.
Competition Appearances Goals Assists
Bundesliga 28 10 4
DFB-Pokal 2 – –
Said El Mala stats 2025/26
When the 19-year-old came up against Bayern Munich earlier this season, Vincent Kompany waxed lyrical about him after the game.
“This kid has this initial acceleration and then a second burst of speed,” the Bayern manager explained.
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“That surprises many defenders. He can shoot from that high speed. That feeling of being inactive and then suddenly launching a full-scale counter-attack is, of course, a quality you can use throughout your entire career.”
As evinced by the clips below, the Everton target is a very dynamic, explosive winger, so he looks well-suited to the Premier League.
The Toffees face stiff competition for his signature, though, as Brighton, Newcastle and Fulham are all circling.
Manchester United and Chelsea have also been mooted as potential destinations for the Germany under-21 international.
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