Dortmund faces rising price for El Mala amid 1.FC Köln interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:33 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Borussia Dortmund risks missing out on Said El Mala as his price is expected to rise with 1.FC Köln. As the transfer window progresses, Köln officials believe the €50 million fee may soon be inadequate to secure his transfer. El Mala, who is comfortable at Köln, was previously close to joining Dortmund in 2024. Köln's squad planner Tim Steidten emphasized the importance of timing in transfers and hinted that their stance on El Mala is currently firm. With the transfer deadline approaching, Köln may not want to lose him without a suitable replacement available.
- •El Mala's transfer fee could exceed €50 million as the window progresses.
- •Köln is cautious about losing El Mala without a replacement.
- •Dortmund previously attempted to sign El Mala in 2024.
- •Köln's Tim Steidten has stated they are relaxed about El Mala's situation.
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Concern for Dortmund with El Mala's price set to rise at 1.FC Köln
"Borussia Dortmund risk missing out on Said El Mala completely this summer with the potential for his price tag to rise in the coming weeks.As reported by BILD, the bosses at 1.FC Köln have internally...
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