Borussia Dortmund has set an internal price limit for 1. FC Köln's left winger Said El Mala. The 19-year-old is the clear transfer priority for BVB, but the Rhine-based club wants to keep him. A return for Jadon Sancho is becoming increasingly unlikely. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Bundesliga, 64 pts, 19W-7D-3L from 29 games, recent form LWWWW.
What is BVB's price limit?
According to reports, Borussia Dortmund has set a maximum price for the transfer of Said El Mala. 1. FC Köln, however, will only let the 19-year-old go if the sporting and financial conditions are convincing. El Mala is under contract with Köln until 2030.
Why is El Mala so important for BVB?
BVB sees El Mala as the clear transfer priority and is determined to sign him. A return for Jadon Sancho is becoming increasingly unlikely, as reported by "Ruhr Nachrichten". BVB is doing everything it can to secure El Mala.
How is 1. FC Köln reacting?
Köln's sports director Thomas Kessler told "kicker": "If at any point the sporting and financial conditions are absolutely convincing, we will of course consider it. But that question is not currently on the table."
What does this mean for BVB's transfer plans?
BVB is not giving up on Said El Mala and remains committed. The price limit shows that BVB wants the transfer but not at any cost. The future of Jadon Sancho remains uncertain.
