Said El Mala attracts Barcelona's attention. Hansi Flick keeps an eye on the young German
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Barcelona is not the only club in the race for the player.
Details: According to the reputable portal Transfermarkt, Catalan giants Barcelona have set their sights on 19-year-old German winger Said El Mala from Cologne.
It is reported that Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick is personally interested in the transfer and holds El Mala's skill and commitment in high regard. Should Barcelona fail to keep loaned Marcus Rashford, El Mala will become the club's number one candidate to strengthen the midfield.
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Cologne have made it clear they will not let their wonderkid go for less than €35 million. Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City are also closely monitoring El Mala.
This season, El Mala has played 12 matches for Cologne, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists.
His current contract with the club runs until 2030, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €18 million.
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