Chelsea enter race to pip Brighton to Said El Mala
Chelsea are interested in Koln left-winger Said El Mala, according to KSTA. The Blues are prepared to pay around €45 million (plus bonuses).Chelsea will offer El Mala a seven-year contract with an a...
Chelsea enter race to pip Brighton to Said El Mala Chelsea are interested in Koln left-winger Said El Mala, according to KSTA . The Blues are prepared to pay around €45 million (plus bonuses). Chelsea will offer El Mala a seven-year contract with an annual salary of around €5 million to secure the youngster’s services.
The FIFA Club World Cup champions desperately needed left-wingers last summer but failed to properly plug the gap. Liam Rosenior’s side signed Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens. The Argentine has been servicable while the latter has downright struggled at Stamford Bridge.
Months later, Chelsea might need to enter the market for another left-winger and are reportedly keeping tabs on El Mala, who has been turning heads in the Bundesliga. El Mala has scored nine goals and three assists in the Bundesliga this season. The 6ft2ins forward mirrors the physical profile of Morgan Rogers, whom the Blues are reportedly chasing.
El Mala is the cheaper option. However, Chelsea are not alone in the race for his signature, with Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion also showing interest . The Seagulls already tried to sign him in January and remain keen.