Brentford bid €45m for Saïd El Mala

May 27, 2026

Brentford have tabled a €45m offer for 1. FC Köln winger Saïd El Mala, structured as €40m fixed plus €5m in add-ons, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Deutschland (1). Köln have yet to respond, and your club is holding out for at least €50m before considering any sale. El Mala has not agreed personal terms with the Premier League side and wants the two clubs to reach a deal first. The 22-year-old's twin brother Malek El Mala also remains at Köln, adding a personal dimension to any potential departure as Brentford push to test your club's resolve.

Sources

1. bavarianfootballworks.com — Brentford makes strong bid for rumored Bayern Munich target

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