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RB Leipzig considers bid for Said El Mala after Dortmund withdraws

2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

RB Leipzig considers bid for Said El Mala after Dortmund withdraws
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •RB Leipzig mulls a €50 million bid for Said El Mala.
  • •Borussia Dortmund has pulled out of pursuing El Mala.
  • •El Mala may replace Yan Diomande, who joined Real Madrid.
  • •A decision on the offer is expected later this week.
  • •Leipzig has secured terms with Diego Moreira but may favor El Mala.
Latest Updates
  • 7:47 AMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig and Köln keen to wrap up El Mala deal as soon as possible
  • 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Leizpig discussing potential signing of El Mala
  • 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
What they're saying
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RB Leipzig are internally discussing the potential signing of forward Said El Mala from Bundesliga rivals Cologne, the Bild newspaper and broadcaster Sky said on Monday. Leipzig are looking for a new offensive player after the departure of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid.

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RB Leipzig are reportedly preparing a blockbuster offer for Cologne star Said El Mala after Borussia Dortmund abandoned their pursuit of the 19-year-old attacker. Sport Bild now reports that Leipzig a...

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1. FC Köln winger Said El Mala appears increasingly likely to move to RB Leipzig before the transfer window closes.According to Bild, both clubs are keen to reach an agreement and conclude the transf...

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