Said El Mala's Brighton move reportedly "largely done"
Said El Mala's proposed summer transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion is reportedly almost complete.
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Brighton & Hove Albion are closing in on a deal to sign Said El Mala from 1. FC Köln, according to German Absolut Fussball journalist Christopher Michel.
Citing sources in agent circles, Michel reports that El Mala’s proposed summer transfer to the Seagulls is “largely done”.
The report comes as something of a surprise, as Sport Bild recently reported that Köln had set a €50 million price tag for the 19-year-old – a figure Brighton, reportedly only willing to pay €35 million plus bonuses, were reluctant to meet.
El Mala has been a revelation for Köln this season, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists in 28 Bundesliga appearances.
