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Köln targets Polish winger Regula to replace El Mala amid Dortmund interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:23 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Köln targets Polish winger Regula to replace El Mala amid Dortmund interest

Summary

1.FC Köln is reportedly preparing for the likely departure of Said El Mala to Borussia Dortmund. In response, the club is considering signing Polish winger Marcel Regula from Zagłębie Lublin as a potential replacement. FC Köln's sporting director Thomas Kessler has reportedly initiated talks regarding the U-21 international, with a transfer fee of €8 million being discussed. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, initially interested in Regula, has shifted its focus fully to El Mala.

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What We Know

•Köln prepares for El Mala's likely transfer to Dortmund.
•Marcel Regula emerges as a replacement target for Köln.
•Talks for Regula's transfer involve a fee of €8 million.
•Dortmund's interest in Regula has decreased.
•Köln's discussions demonstrate proactive planning in the transfer market.

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9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Köln line up potential El Mala replacement in Dortmund-linked Polish winger

What they're saying

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With Borussia Dortmund in regular negotiations to sign Said El Mala, 1.FC Köln are reportedly looking for a worthy replacement. At the Geißbockheim training ground, preparations are underway for wh...
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