Manchester City are in the picture to sign 1. FC Köln’s Said El Mala, according to claims from Germany.

The German club signed the winger from Viktoria Köln in June 2024 and allowed him to stay with them last season. He arrived at FC Köln last summer and scored three goals and contributed one assist from eight league matches.

El Mala’s performances have seen a few clubs, including Manchester City, take notice.

Abendzeitung München report Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping a close watch on the 19-year-old.

Manchester City attention caught

COLOGNE, GERMANY – 28 SEPTEMBER, 2025: Said El Mala – The football match of Bundesliga 1.FC Koeln vs VfB Stuttgart at Rhein Energie Stadion.

Bild also cover Manchester City interest in the Germany U21 international. It’s claimed his displays have caught the attention of top European clubs like Pep Guardiola’s side, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

These clubs would have to tussle with Bayern Munich as they’ve been keen. El Mala has a contract lasting until 2030.

According to Bild, a January move is ruled out by both FC Köln and the player. They add the...