The price tag is €60 million. Manchester United and Chelsea target 19-year-old Bundesliga star

English heavyweights Manchester United and Chelsea have set their sights on one of the Bundesliga’s brightest young talents. We’re talking about Cologne winger Said El Mala, who is poised to become one of the main protagonists of the upcoming transfer window.

According to CaughtOffside, the English clubs are already closely monitoring the player’s development. Reports suggest that Cologne’s management is ready to consider offers in the €50–60 million range. Meanwhile, the player himself has made no secret of his desire to test himself in the Premier League.

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For context, the German club signed the player in 2024 from Viktoria Köln for just €225,000. However, in a short span, the young winger has significantly increased his market value thanks to his standout Bundesliga performances. This season, the 19-year-old has netted 9 goals and provided 4 assists in 26 matches.