Liverpool are among several Premier League clubs tracking FC Koln attacker Said El Mala ahead of a potential summer transfer.
The 19-year-old has caught the attention of top English clubs after a standout season in the German league for Koln.
El Mala registered 13 goals and five assists in the league last term, highlighting his potential as one of Europe’s most exciting young attackers.
FC Koln are open to selling the teenager if the right offer arrives, with financial fair play regulations playing a role in their willingness to cash in.
According to FussballDaten, a fee of around €50 million would be sufficient to convince the German club to part ways with their prized asset.
Liverpool have identified El Mala as a potential option, though their primary pursuit in the current window centres on RB Leipzig midfielder Yan Diomande.
Should Liverpool fail to secure Diomande, the Ivorian international, El Mala could emerge as a serious alternative target for the Anfield club.
Newcastle United are also firmly in the running for El Mala’s signature, with the club looking to strengthen their attacking options and replace Anthony Gordon.
Both Liverpool and Newcastle possess the financial resources required to meet Koln’s reported asking price, and a formal offer could materialise in the coming weeks.
El Mala has also attracted interest from Chelsea and Brighton, meaning competition for his signature is expected to intensify as the summer window progresses.
The teenager’s pace, flair, and goal-scoring record suggest he has the qualities needed to succeed in the Premier League from the outset.
Regular football at a top English club could significantly accelerate his development, and a move to one of the country’s biggest sides would represent a major step forward in his career.
