RB Leipzig considers bid for Said El Mala after Dortmund withdraws

RB Leipzig is contemplating a bid for 1. FC Köln's Said El Mala after Borussia Dortmund exited the race for the 19-year-old. Reports indicate Leipzig may offer a base fee of €50 million, with potential additional bonuses totaling €10 million. The club's supervisory board needs to approve the bid, and a decision is expected this week. El Mala is viewed as a possible replacement for Yan Diomande, who recently transferred to Real Madrid. Leipzig has also reached personal terms with Diego Moreira, but may prefer El Mala due to financial demands from Racing Strasbourg.

• 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig now preparing €60m offer for Cologne’s Said El Mala
• 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig weigh up El Mala bid after Dortmund pull out of race for Köln attacker