What happened. Borussia Dortmund have ended negotiations with Cologne over Saïd El Mala after their final offer was rejected. The player will stay at Cologne this summer.

Dortmund's managing director Lars Ricken confirmed the end of the pursuit.
Cologne rejected Dortmund's final offer, and no further bids will be made.
Dortmund will now look elsewhere for reinforcements behind the striker.

“Saïd El Mala is not a Borussia Dortmund player, and he will not become one this summer.”
— Lars Ricken

Dortmund will continue their search for attacking reinforcements after losing Adeyemi and Brandt.

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