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Borussia Dortmund prepares improved bid for Said El Mala amid interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:29 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Borussia Dortmund prepares improved bid for Said El Mala amid interest

Summary

Borussia Dortmund is set to make an improved offer for Said El Mala after 1. FC Köln rejected their initial bid of 37 million euros. The new proposal is reportedly around 48 million euros with additional bonuses. Jürgen Klopp has become involved, advocating for El Mala's transfer to enhance his role in the national team. Discussions about El Mala’s potential move are ongoing, with Dortmund expected to submit the new offer early next week.

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What We Know

•Dortmund's initial offer for El Mala was rejected.
•New bid includes a fixed fee around 48 million euros.
•Jürgen Klopp supports the transfer behind the scenes.
•Dortmund's new offer expected to arrive next week.
•FC Köln open to discussion about El Mala's departure.

Latest Updates

2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Klopp reportedly involved: BVB line up mega bid for El Mala

What they're saying

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The transfer saga surrounding Said El Mala continues. After 1. FC Köln immediately rejected Dortmund’s latest offer, which according to media reports included around 37 million euros in transfer fe...
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