Borussia Dortmund increases Said El Mala offer to €55 million amid AC Milan interest

Borussia Dortmund has raised their bid for 1. FC Köln forward Said El Mala to €55 million, with a guaranteed transfer fee of €50 million and an additional €5 million in bonuses. AC Milan has entered the race for El Mala, monitoring the negotiations closely. Köln rejected Dortmund's previous offer of €37 million guaranteed plus €8 million in bonuses, insisting on stronger terms. Reports suggest that if Dortmund meets Köln’s financial demands, the club is willing to allow El Mala to leave. El Mala has expressed a desire to move to Dortmund while maintaining professionalism during negotiations.

• 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund raise Said El Mala offer to €55m, AC Milan also enter race