Brighton Still Eyeing El Mala, But Cologne Price Too High

Brighton pulled back a €35 million bid, but the club remains keen on the 19‑year‑old. They are unwilling to match Cologne’s asking price, leaving negotiations stalled. Chelsea also reportedly wants El Mala and could outbid Brighton before loaning him back to Köln, though a transfer ban may hinder the London side. Other suitors such as Brentford and Fulham have been mentioned but no concrete offers are known. syntagm.co.za