Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils hold talks over ‘bargain’ deal for in-demand 19-year-old attacker

Manchester United have reportedly proven a ‘concrete curiosity’ in signing FC Koln’s Mentioned El Mala throughout subsequent summer time’s switch window.

The 19-year-old has been in sturdy type for Koln through the 2025-26 marketing campaign, scoring six targets and registering three assists in 14 appearances in all competitions.

The ahead scored 13 instances in 34 appearances for Viktoria Koln through the 2024-25 marketing campaign earlier than breaking into the primary staff, and his performances this time period have allegedly attracted the curiosity of various main golf equipment.

Barcelona have just lately been linked with the attacker, however in response to Bild, El Mala is at present main in the direction of making the transfer to the Premier League.

The report claims that Man United, alongside Tottenham Hotspur, have proven a ‘concrete curiosity’ within the teen, with discussions already held over a possible deal.

Man United present ‘concrete curiosity’ in El Mala

The 2 Premier League golf equipment are believed to have advised Koln that they’re keen to pay a charge someplace within the area of €30m (£26m) for {the teenager}.

Koln sporting director Thomas Kessler just lately addressed the ahead’s future amid the rising hypothesis surrounding a possible 2026 switch.

“If a membership does come alongside and we at Koln must ask ourselves whether or not it is sensible to take that cash and reinvest it to strengthen the squad on the prime stage, then we are going to contemplate it,” Kessler advised Sport1.

“However as issues stand at the moment, there isn’t a motive to take action. We elevated his wage. Beneath this contract, Mentioned has the chance to be rewarded for his performances – and if Koln are profitable and we obtain our seasonal targets.”

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The place would El Mala slot in at Man United?

El Mala primarily operates off the left, however the truth that he’s able to taking part in in various completely different positions makes him a beautiful signing for Man United.

The German has performed off the suitable and thru the center this time period, and he would have the ability to function in any of the three ahead positions in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation.

El Mala won’t be 20 till subsequent August, so he could be a long-term funding for Man United, and for a charge within the area of €30m (£26m), the teen could possibly be a sensational signing for the English membership.