"El Mala is a bonafide talent, but does Bayern Munich need him? The club is expected to pitch a contract extension to both Michael Olise and Serge Gnabry. Luis Díaz also just inked a long-term deal and there are two youngsters (Lennart Karl, Wisdom Mike) currently in the mix for playing time in Bavaria. With so much money needed to address current players and other positions like center-back, right-back, and (back-up) striker during the 2026 summer transfer window,"
"PSG and Inter have joined Bayern and Dortmund in the race for Said El Mala. Köln are hoping to keep the German youth international for another season, but a move next summer is likely Köln coach Lukas Kwasniok: "Let's not kid ourselves: If he continues to score like this and, in addition to the highlights, gains the important aspects for the Bundesliga, we will have to sell him for an incredibly high price. That will happen one day.""
Said El Mala, a 19-year-old FC Köln winger and German youth international, is attracting interest from Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, and Borussia Dortmund. Köln would prefer to keep him for another season, but a transfer next summer looks likely if on-field progression continues. Bayern must weigh the cost of a potential €30–40 million transfer against squad depth, contract renewals, and priorities at centre-back, right-back, and backup striker. Calls for stronger youth pathways include proposals for an Under-21 league to bridge academy graduates into senior Bundesliga competition.
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