Liverpool Want to Sign Tottenham Transfer Target Said El Mala

James joined Football FanCast in 2016 following a three-year spell working for Shoot Magazine, working his way up from freelance writer to editor, before moving across to GMS in 2020.

James has created exclusive, opinion and news content on GIVEMESPORT, with a predominant focus on the Premier League.

He has also developed strong working relationships with top tier journalists such as Fabrizio Romano, Dharmesh Sheth and Ben Jacobs, regularly chatting to them as part of an exclusives initiative. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are both looking to make significant changes to their squads this summer following disappointing seasons, with the former now targeting a move for FC Koln winger Said El Mala, according to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs.

Tottenham have been heavily linked with a move for the exciting German attacker in recent days, and now they have been joined by Liverpool in the race for the 19-year-old.

The Reds are determined to add to their frontline following the big exit of Mohamed Salah this summer, with a deal already completed to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna out of nowhere.

It was a £34m transfer that shocked Newcastle United too, with the Magpies believing that they were about to sign the Spain international, before Liverpool's late hijack.

The Merseyside outfit aren't done there though, as Andoni Iraola looks to add more pace to a frontline that currently includes Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Rio Ngumoha, Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike, although the Frenchman is likely to be unavailable until 2027 because of injury.

Liverpool have identified RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande as their top target to replace Salah, but they have other targets in mind in case they can't land the Ivorian.

Liverpool are continuing to push for a deal to sign Yan Diomande, with confidence growing on the player side of negotiations that the teenager wants a move to Anfield, according to GMS sources.

However, the Reds still need to reach an agreement on a fee with Leipzig, who are determined to keep the Ivory Coast international.

They have already rejected a £87m bid from Liverpool for their winger, with Fabrizio Romano suggesting that a bid north of £100m could be considered.

However, Jacobs has confirmed that the Merseysiders have alternative targets in case they can't find an agreement, including Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola and Koln's Said El Mala.

Reports from Germany have suggested that Tottenham are set to make a concrete offer for the 19-year-old German, who has been described as having a 'God-given talent' by his manager.

Brighton and Hove Albion's Yankuba Minteh and Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo are the other names on the shortlist.

Liverpool are also looking at other areas of the pitch for new arrivals too, including in central midfield.

The Reds are expecting to lose Curtis Jones this summer, with the Englishman continuing to be linked with a move to Serie A, while doubts have been raised over the future of Alexis Mac Allister.

The Merseysiders are considering central midfield options as a result, with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton a player they have big appreciation for, according to GMS sources.

Liverpool have also held meetings over a move for Morocco sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to Fabrizio Romano, with the 18-year-old exploding onto the world scene at the 2026 World Cup after racking up almost 100 senior appearances for Lille.