Klopp reportedly involved: BVB line up mega bid for El Mala

Klopp reportedly involved: BVB line up mega bid for El Mala The transfer saga surrounding Said El Mala continues. After 1. FC Köln immediately rejected Dortmund’s latest offer, which according to media reports included around 37 million euros in transfer fee plus eight million in bonuses, the Black and Yellows now want to improve their bid once again. As reported by Express , Borussia are now said to be preparing an offer that could tempt FC to reconsider. According to the Cologne tabloid, a fixed fee of 48 million euros plus two million in easily achievable bonuses is on the table. In addition, there are reportedly five million euros in bonuses that are somewhat harder to achieve, as well as a sell-on clause. 📸 Christof Koepsel - 2026 Getty Images Large parts of the report match the information from Sky reporter Patrick Berger. However, according to Berger, the 50 million euros are said to represent the total package in the form of transfer fee plus possible bonuses, which is allegedly BVB’s limit. It is also said that BVB are determined to sign El Mala. There has reportedly already been a conversation behind the scenes between El Mala and Niko Kovac, who is also said to be convinced by the transfer. On top of that, according to reports from Express and Sky , Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has also become involved in the matter. According to the media reports, Klopp sees El Mala as an important player for the German national team and is said to have strongly backed the move behind the scenes. The new offer is reportedly expected to arrive in Cologne at the start of next week. Whether the Cathedral City club will then let the Krefeld-born player go remains to be seen. Sporting director Thomas Kessler said before the friendly against Real Sociedad: “There is a range in which we at 1. FC Köln say we are willing to talk. Whether that then leads to an agreement remains to be seen.” Now it’s your turn: At what price should FC let El Mala join Dortmund? And is it the right step for the youngster? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments! This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.