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Roma: Said El Mala prefers Dortmund; interest is still alive

26 July 2026·4 min read·Hugo Fernández
Roma: Said El Mala prefers Dortmund; interest is still alive

Roma target Said El Mala and Antonio Nusa in the transfer window; although talk of Colonia is open, the 2006-born El Mala prefers Dortmund. Roma continue to organize Nusa and Leipzig.

Roma: Said El Mala prefers Dortmund; the interest is still alive

According to Tuttomercatoweb.

Context

Said El Mala, a promising winger from Colonia, seems more focused on the possibility of a move to Borussia Dortmund than Roma. His decision exposes the challenges Serie A clubs face in acquiring young talent, especially in the face of intense competition from other leagues.

Why it matters

Roma's interest in Said El Mala shows their need for fresh attacks in Serie A football. However, the player's decision to prefer Borussia Dortmund poses a challenge to their recruitment strategy. Despite this, Roma's continued pursuit of Antonio Nusa shows their determination to get young talent into the league.

Key Points

  • Roma: Said El Mala prefers Dortmund; the interest is still alive.
  • According to a report by Sky Sport DE, Roma have shown interest in Said El Mala but the player prefers a move to Borussia Dortmund; at the same time, Roma are still active in their pursuit of Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig with a huge gap in the asking price.
  • Roma, El Mala prefereri il Dortmund ai giallorossi. Viva la pista Nusa.
AS Roma have shown leadership in signing new forwards who could add width to their attack, but have hit a snag in their bid to land Saïd El Mala. According to a report by Sky Sport DE, Roma and Colonia (1. FC Köln) have already held initial talks regarding the possibility of a transfer, and have received an initial opening from the German club. But the problem is not between the clubs — the young winger born in 2006 clearly does not have an open mind. The report claims that El Mala prefers a possible move to Borussia Dortmund, which is also a team that is seriously interested in him. If El Mala's wish comes true, it could be yet another Roma target they miss out on, following previous targets Mason Greenwood, Jurrien Timber Summerville and Alejandro Garnacho that have bankrupted the Giallorossi's hopes of landing him. Meanwhile, another line remains alive for Roma: Antonio Nusa. According to the same report, the Norwegian winger's entourage is open to the possibility of a move to Roma. The main obstacle is the price issue between Roma and RB Leipzig. Until now, Leipzig have not budged from their 60 million euro demand for Nusa's cartel, while Roma have maintained that they do not plan to spend more than 50 million euros including bonuses.
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In addition, Roma are ready to offer a contract for Nusa that contains a salary of around 4 million euros net per year including bonuses, according to the report. Although the gap between the sides is small, it is clearly not going to be an easy operation given Leipzig's costs and asking price. Behind these matters are the strategies of sporting director Tony D'Amico and manager Vincenzo Gasperini, who are looking for agile and strong wingers to expand Roma's attacking options. As negotiations continue, fans and pundits will remain vigilant as to which of the two paths — luring El Mala or pushing for Nusa — will be realistic and important for the team's future. Report: Sky Sport DE Photo: 1. FC Köln / Tuttomercatoweb
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What's next

If El Mala's move to Roma does not go through, their search for other attacking options could continue. On the other hand, the situation with Antonio Nusa could progress if Roma succeed in reaching an agreement with RB Leipzig on the asking price. The next few weeks will be critical for Roma in their goals in the transfer market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Said El Mala?

Said El Mala is a young winger born in 2006 and currently being talked about as a possible move to AS Roma.

What teams are interested in Said El Mala?

Teams interested in Said El Mala are AS Roma and Borussia Dortmund, with Colonia already in talks with Roma.

Why is Said El Mala not interested in Rome?

According to the report, Said El Mala prefers a possible move to Borussia Dortmund over AS Roma.

What is Antonio Nusa's situation in Rome?

Antonio Nusa is a target of AS Roma and his entourage is open to the possibility of a move, but there is a price barrier between Roma and RB Leipzig.

What is RB Leipzig's asking price for Antonio Nusa?

RB Leipzig are asking 60 million euros for Antonio Nusa, while Roma do not plan to spend more than 50 million euros including bonuses.

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Mga Madalas na Itanong

Who is Said El Mala?
Said El Mala is a young winger born in 2006 and currently being talked about as a possible move to AS Roma.
What teams are interested in Said El Mala?
Teams interested in Said El Mala are AS Roma and Borussia Dortmund, with Colonia already in talks with Roma.
Why is Said El Mala not interested in Rome?
According to the report, Said El Mala prefers a possible move to Borussia Dortmund over AS Roma.
What is Antonio Nusa's situation in Rome?
Antonio Nusa is a target of AS Roma and his entourage is open to the possibility of a move, but there is a price barrier between Roma and RB Leipzig.
What is RB Leipzig's asking price for Antonio Nusa?
RB Leipzig are asking 60 million euros for Antonio Nusa, while Roma do not plan to spend more than 50 million euros including bonuses.
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