Dortmund prepares improved bid for 1.FC Köln's Said El Mala
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Borussia Dortmund is set to submit a new offer for Said El Mala to 1.FC Köln later this week. This will be their third attempt to secure the 19-year-old, with the latest bid reportedly around €40 million guaranteed plus additional bonuses. Dortmund's previous bid was €34 million with €10 million in bonuses. The clubs remain in discussions, but Köln is firm on their asking price of at least €50 million.
- •Dortmund plans to submit a third offer for El Mala.
- •Latest bid expected to be €40 million plus bonuses.
- •Köln demands at least €50 million for the player.
- •Previous bid was €34 million with €10 million in bonuses.
- •Clubs are currently in discussions about the transfer.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Dortmund conjuring up third offer to sign 1.FC Köln's El Mala
"Borussia Dortmund, according to Sky Germany's Patrick Berger, is preparing an improved offer for Said El Mala.The pay-TV channel understands that Dortmund's next bid is set to be submitted to 1.FC Kö...
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