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1\. FC Köln President Jörn Stobbe has confirmed that the Bundesliga side are ready to offer Saïd El Mala an improved contract amid interest from the Premier League.
_“Of course, we will make him an offer with our network – not just financial, but also in other areas,”_ Stobbe told **L’Immo**, via **[Geissblog](https://geissblog.koeln/2026/04/werden-natuerlich-angebot-machen-fc-boss-will-el-mala-nicht-ziehen-lassen/)**. _“We can offer him an environment where he can develop wonderfully. He’s a very young player, highly talented and has already proved that.”_
El Mala has struck 11 goals and provided four assists in 29 Bundesliga appearances for the Billy Goats in 2025/26, his maiden season in Germany’s top flight, which has attracted interest from Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea and Newcastle United.
Per **Geissblog**, Köln are aware that they won’t be able to keep hold of El Mala forever, but _Effzeh_ are not dependent on selling the youngster this summer, although no final decision has yet been made with a potential sale possible should the price be right.
As reported earlier, [El Mala’s current valuation stands at €50m](https://www.getfootballnewsgermany.com/2026/el-mala-koln-price-tag/).
Get Football News Germany | Daniel Pinder