Borussia Dortmund faces valuation challenge for Said El Mala transfer

Cologne's Said El Mala, who scored 13 goals and has five assists this season, is attracting interest from various teams, including Borussia Dortmund, Brighton, and Brentford. Cologne demands at least €50 million for the 19-year-old attacker, creating a hurdle for Dortmund, whose previous transfer record is €35 million. There are indications El Mala might have reached an agreement with Dortmund, with a transfer potentially happening after the World Cup or next summer. Meanwhile, Dortmund's pursuit could intensify, especially as Barcelona is reportedly interested in Karim Adeyemi.

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