Brighton maintains interest in Said El Mala amid Köln stay speculation

Brighton & Hove Albion continues to pursue 19-year-old winger Said El Mala, despite reports suggesting he may remain at 1. FC Köln beyond the summer. After an initial offer, Brighton reassessed their interest when Köln sought €50 million, but they are reportedly willing to revisit negotiations later in the transfer window. Competing interest has waned, as El Mala has turned down Brentford, and other clubs have made moves that might reduce competition for his services. Brighton's options might be improving as previous suitors like Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool have not shown concrete interest recently.

• 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton reportedly still interested in El Mala