Manchester United and Chelsea could be dealt a severe blow in their pursuit of FC Koln winger Said El Mala after a recent development.
According to Team Talk, Said El Mala may not move to the Premier League as teams like Chelsea and Manchester United could suffer a severe blow in their pursuit. Koln are under no pressure to sell the exciting winger, but they could be tempted with a firm offer, as the winger is being advised to stay put in the Bundesliga, even if it is not with Koln.
Said El Mala has captured the imagination of several clubs following a brilliant start to the new season with Koln. The winger has six goals and three assists in 14 Bundesliga games, as some of the big teams are looking into the possibility of bringing the attacker on board.
The interest is coming through a variety of big clubs in the market, including PSG and Real Madrid. The fact that the level of those teams showcases how highly rated El Mala currently is in the market, although the big admiration is from a few Premier League sides.
Manchester City watched El Mala in action recently, and that has sparked rumours of a potential future move. Koln are under no pressure to sell, but a €30-35 million offer might test their resolve in the case of deciding El Mala’s immediate future ahead of the January window.
Manchester United and Chelsea were seen as big contenders for the exciting winger of late, as the two Premier League rivals could have a good chance of signing him. The Red Devils are ready to pay a considerable fee for the Koln star, but the two teams are now facing a big hurdle ahead in the chase.
Said El Mala to stay in the Bundesliga?
The report highlights the fact that Chelsea and Manchester United are indeed interested, but the winger has been adviced to stay put in the Bundesliga. They may not necessarily be with Koln, as El Mala is being urged to join a bigger club within Germany.
This potentially encourages the likes of Bayern Munich to take the driving seat in the race, as the Bavarians are indeed interested in investing in El Mala. Hence, the €30-35 million-rated Bundesliga attacker may see his immediate future within the Bundesliga, which could come as a severe blow to the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.
