Brighton's double deal strategy creates £0 route past Bundesliga rivals
Brighton & Hove Albion are tracking Cologne winger Said El Mala and his brother Malek El Mala ahead of a potential double transfer in the summer of 2027. Said El Mala remains the main focus for the Premier League side, but offering to sign both players together gives the club a clear edge over other teams. Cologne hold a strong position with Said locked down until 2031, ruling out any January move.
Said El Mala is a 20-year-old winger who plays his football in Germany. He operates primarily on the flank, using speed and direct running to attack defense lines.
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clubHe put up 13 goals and five assists across all competitions in 2025/26. That high output from the wide position has turned heads across European football after his quick step up from lower-tier football.
Brentford, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig have all tracked Said El Mala carefully. However, those three clubs only wanted to sign the 20-year-old winger on his own. Brighton gained ground by agreeing to bring