The 19 year-old is enjoying an outstanding season this term in the Bundesliga.
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Kicker is reporting Chelsea are in the hunt for the Germany U21 international.
The Daily Mail, in turn, states that Newcastle United are also keen on El Mala for next season.
El Mala has a contract with FC Köln that runs until the summer of 2030.
This season, he has scored eight goals and four assists in 25 league matches for FC Köln this season, eleven of which have been starts.