{"id":33672,"date":"2025-12-18T07:28:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/18\/manchester-united-to-sign-bundesliga-winger-for-game-against-tottenham\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T07:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:28:40","slug":"manchester-united-to-sign-bundesliga-winger-for-game-against-tottenham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/18\/manchester-united-to-sign-bundesliga-winger-for-game-against-tottenham\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United to sign Bundesliga winger for game against Tottenham"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs 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exciting young talents, with Cologne winger Said El Mara emerging as a key target ahead of next summer&#8217;s transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to German newspaper Bild, United are keen to sign the 19-year-old but could face stiff competition from Tottenham Hotspur, who are also following his rapid rise in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Since Cologne&#8217;s return to the Bundesliga, El Mara has had a season of remarkable progress, quickly establishing himself as one of the club&#8217;s best performers.<\/p>\n<p>After just 14 league appearances, the highly-rated winger has already scored six goals and provided three assists, impressive figures for a teenager who has adapted to top-flight football.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Mara_says_he_is_attracting_the_attention_of_big_clubs\"><\/span>El Mara says he is attracting the attention of big clubs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>His speed, direct dribbling and composure in the final third make him a constant threat, while his willingness to track back is also impressive.<\/p>\n<p>Bild reports that both Man United and Tottenham have already made initial contact with Cologne through their official representatives.<\/p>\n<p>These early talks are understood to be exploratory, with both Premier League clubs asking about Cologne&#8217;s stance on a potential sale and the terms on which they would be willing to negotiate.<\/p>\n<p>United and Spurs are thought to be prepared to spend between \u00a326m and \u00a335m to sign El Mara next summer, a figure that reflects both his current impact and long-term potential.<\/p>\n<p>United&#8217;s interest is said to be driven by a desire to revamp their attacking options by signing a young, high-potential player who could develop into a key role.<\/p>\n<p>El Mara&#8217;s versatility to play on either flank is in line with the club&#8217;s current recruitment strategy under manager Ruben Amorim, which prioritizes intensity, adaptability and technical quality in a wide range of areas.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Tottenham see El Mara as a player who can thrive in the high-tempo environment of the Premier League.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_face_Tottenham\"><\/span>Manchester United face Tottenham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-fc-koln-v-fc-augsburg-bundesliga-1-414x285.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-fc-koln-v-fc-augsburg-bundesliga-1-630x434.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-fc-koln-v-fc-augsburg-bundesliga-1-768x529.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-fc-koln-v-fc-augsburg-bundesliga-1-770x531.jpg.webp 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FC K\u00f6ln&#8217;s Saeed El Mara celebrates his goal. (Photo by Christoph Koepsel\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spurs are keeping an eye on up-and-coming talent across Europe and see the Cologne winger as a potential long-term solution who can add speed and unpredictability to their attack.<\/p>\n<p>But the competition extends far beyond England. European powerhouses such as Barcelona, \u200b\u200bParis Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also fans of El Mara.<\/p>\n<p>Despite that interest, reports suggest the teenager sees a move to the Premier League as the next step in his career, believing it provides the ideal platform for his development and global exposure.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen who will win the race to sign the Bundesliga winger next year, especially as there is growing interest in his performance from Premier League clubs.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Man United beat Liverpool and Man City to sign seven-goal Premier League star<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of one of the Bundesliga&#8217;s most exciting young talents, with Cologne winger Said El Mara emerging as a key target ahead of next summer&#8217;s transfer window. 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