The transfer summer at 1. FC Cologne has only gotten off to a slow start so far. This is mainly due to the unclear future of offensive jewel Said El Mala. There is now at least some movement in the poker surrounding a possible new attacker.
According to information from “Bild”, 1. FC Köln recently inquired about top striker Mateusz Zukowski from 1. FC Magdeburg. The Pole made a huge impression last season with 17 goals in 21 second division games.
The price expectations in Magdeburg should now be correspondingly high. According to the report, the price tag for Zukowski is well above the internal pain threshold in Cologne. Exact numbers are not given.
It is unlikely that FC will take a risk for the 24-year-old, at least for the moment. According to “Bild”, Zukowski is not an absolute dream player in the cathedral city, despite his goal rate.
The center forward had hardly delivered performances like those in Magdeburg before in his career. In Cologne there are said to be at least doubts about his suitability for the Bundesliga.
1. FC Köln wants up to seven new signings
Nevertheless, many things are conceivable in the current market situation. It is said that things could quickly become very specific in Zukowski’s poker again.
Youngster Said El Mala continues to be a big X factor in Cologne’s transfer plans. If the 19-year-old were to actually leave the club for a sum worth millions, significantly larger leaps would be possible in purchasing policy.
In the cathedral city, the price tag for El Mala is reportedly 50 million euros. What is known is that Brentford FC has made serious efforts to acquire El Mala. However, the El Mala camp backtracked and called off the possible transfer.
Recently there had been increasing rumors about a possible move to BVB.
According to “Bild”, the transfer priorities in Cologne are clearer than the situation in the tug of war over El Mala. Sports director Thomas Kessler is planning up to seven new additions.
Specifically, a six-man and a creative player should be added to the midfield. In defense, the Rhine is looking for all positions.
