In a recent report, journalist Fraser Fletcher revealed that Chelsea are locked in a three-way battle for Koln winger Said El Mala. It has been mentioned that the Blues would have to compete with Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United in the race to land the German wide player this summer.
El Mala’s Impressive Form In German Football
El Mala has caught the eye at times for the German club as he has produced a run of impressive displays for them on the left wing. The 19-year-old has banged in ten goals and earned four assists in 29 matches for Koln this season in various competitions.
The German wide player is currently one of the most feared in the Bundesliga. Hence, it is no wonder that the Blues are in the running to land El Mala this summer.
His current contract at the German club will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it difficult for Chelsea to sign him on a cut-price deal later this year.
Should Chelsea Boss Liam Rosenior Snap El Mala Up?
El Mala is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and has got the vision to create a few inviting chances for his teammates on the offensive end of the field.
The German sensation can strike the ball with venom from long range and can contribute by scoring and creating a lot of important goals for his team. However, it remains to be seen whether he can cope with the physical side and high intensity of the Premier League if the Blues manage to get a deal over the line for him this summer.
We can expect El Mala to bring more quality to Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior’s frontline. He is good enough to compete for a regular first-team spot at the West London club in the coming years.
At 19, the future looks quite bright for El Mala as long as he continues to improve with each season. All in all, the Blues would be wise to try everything they can to snap him up in this upcoming transfer window as he could prove himself to be a success story at Stamford Bridge in the long run.
