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Dortmund prepares improved bid for 1.FC Köln's Said El Mala

6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Dortmund prepares improved bid for 1.FC Köln's Said El Mala
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund increase offer for Said El Mala to €50m
  • 10:37 AMYahoo Sports — Köln holing out for €50m fee as Dortmund plan third El Mala approach
  • 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Köln reject fresh Dortmund bid for El Mala – BVB to return with improved offer?
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Köln reject second €45m Borussia Dortmund offer for Said El Mala
  • 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund plan to offer increased bid for Said El Mala
  • 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Dortmund conjuring up third offer to sign 1.FC Köln's El Mala
What they're saying
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FC Köln have rejected an improved Borussia Dortmund offer for Germany international Said El Mala as BVB continue attempting to close the gap between themselves and the cathedral city club. Sky German...

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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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Borussia Dortmund are reportedly preparing one final major push for 1. FC Köln star Said El Mala, with Sky Germany reporting that BVB intend to submit a new offer worth approximately €50m including...

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