The Daily Bee: Could Dortmund Make a Move for Said El Mala?

TL;DR

Borussia Dortmund may have an opportunity to sign 19-year-old Said El Mala after Brighton & Hove Albion withdrew from the race. Dortmund's coach Niko Kovač is looking to make the team more offensive and flexible next season.

Key points

Borussia Dortmund may sign Said El Mala after Brighton's withdrawal.
Niko Kovač aims to make Dortmund's approach more offensive next season.
Dortmund is interested in young talent for future development.

Borussia DortmundBrighton & Hove AlbionFC Köln

COLOGNE, GERMANY - APRIL 25: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) Said El Mala of Köln looks disappointed during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Köln and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at RheinEnergieStadion on April 25, 2026 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images) We’ve got a huge game to look forward to this evening, with two heavyweights locking horns in a potentially season-defining matchup. I’m sure we are all salivating at the prospect of Southampton vs Ipswich Town, which has just kicked off moments ago. It is an absolutely massive game between two of the Championship’s best teams, and the two financial powerhouses in the division right now. Hopefully I won’t need a second trip to Wembley this season and we can snatch second place instead. Oh, Paris Saint-Germain take on Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final tonight as well. It’s a shame it has been overshadowed, but it should be a good game. Hopefully we can all catch the highlights after celebrating a Saints win. Up The Scum!

BVB News

Brighton & Hove Albion have stepped back from their pursuit of FC Köln’s Said El Mala. Reports suggest this could present an opportunity for to sign the 19-year-old prodigy.

Q&A

Why did Brighton & Hove Albion step back from pursuing Said El Mala?

Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly stepped back from their pursuit of Said El Mala, which could now allow Borussia Dortmund to make a move for the young player.

What changes is Niko Kovač planning for Borussia Dortmund next season?

Niko Kovač is prepared to make changes to make Dortmund's approach more attractive and offensive, including a willingness to be flexible with their system and rely more on young talent.

Who is Said El Mala and why is he significant for Borussia Dortmund?

Said El Mala is a 19-year-old prodigy from FC Köln, and his potential signing could enhance Dortmund's squad as they look to integrate more young talent.