FC Koln are reportedly keen to offload Said El Mala quickly this summer and avoid a protracted transfer saga as Premier League clubs show an interest.

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As we recently reported, El Mala is a top target for Brighton and there’s the sense that they’re frontrunners in this potential deal.

However, we’re also aware of interest from other Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea, with Florian Plettenberg now posting a new update.

See below as the Sky Germany journalist also says Brighton are in a strong position for El Mala, but that talks with other English clubs are also ongoing…

?? 1. FC Köln are pushing for a quick sale of Said El Mala, preferably to the Premier League. There is no fixed asking price, but internally they are convinced that “€40 million will not be enough”. #Effzeh

Brighton are seriously interested, offers were made but at that… pic.twitter.com/djAnhAPQb9

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 3, 2026

“FC Koln are pushing for a quick sale of Said El Mala, preferably to the Premier League,” Plettenberg said. “There is...