"He's special. He's one in a million. So he's one of those players, Brassell said. Said El Mala in action for Cologne (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) It's so easy for him to win you over because he's such a natural, because he's got such confidence. He added: I always tend to err on the side that players would be better to stick around for a year. But when you're offered a big move, I mean, there's normally only one response."
"You don't really look at Manchester United and say there is a great place for a young player to develop. But if you're looking at where he would fit logically, United is the most sensible one out of those, I think. Liverpool are obviously in a state of flux at the moment, and you wonder how much football he would actually play there. City have wide players absolutely to die for at the moment. So you wonder how much he would play there."
Said El Mala is a 19-year-old FC Cologne winger attracting strong interest from top Premier League clubs. He has five goals and two assists in 12 games this season. Observers describe him as special, natural, confident, and capable of winning people over. A transfer offer would likely be hard to refuse despite arguments for staying another year. Manchester United presents the most logical fit among linked clubs due to clearer playing opportunities. Liverpool's uncertainty and Manchester City's abundance of wide players raise doubts over available game time. Cologne may struggle to retain such an exciting young talent.
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