Arsenal are reportedly considering making a swoop to sign FC Koln forward Said El Mala, as per TEAMtalk.

After spending time with numerous clubs during his youth career, the 19-year-old signed for the Bundesliga side ahead of last season but moved to RheinEnergieStadion last summer.

Although he has been featuring as a rotational option under Lukas Kwasniok this season, he has already shown glimpses of his high potential. In only six Bundesliga starts, he has netted six goals and notched up two assists thus far.

Now, TEAMtalk claim that, having been impressed by his impressive performances, Arsenal have registered their interest in signing him and could make a concrete approach this year.

However, purchasing the youngster won’t be straightforward for the Gunners as Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain are in this race as well.

Koln aren’t in any rush to sell him as his existing deal is set to run until 2030. However, if a big club like Arsenal eventually make a move for El Mala, it would be difficult for them to keep hold of him. They may ask around £35m if they are forced to part ways with him.

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