Koln winger Said El Mala is admired by Tottenham Hotspur, but the Lilywhites have been handed a double blow in their pursuit of the player.While Mathys Tel has come into form over the last two matches, left wing has been a problem area for Roberto De Zerbi’s side this season.Wilson Odobert and Mykhailo Mudryk remain out injured while Omar Marmoush has not set the world alight playing in that role.That may be a position that Spurs could consider strengthening in January, and El Mala has been on Tottenham’s radar since the start of 2026.German sources have even suggested during the summer transfer window that the Lilywhites were preparing an offer for the 19-year-old, but that bid never came, and the player ended up staying with the Bundesliga side. He was said to be valued at £43.2m in the summer.Said El Mala 2025/26 stats compared to Tottenham forwardsStatisticSaïd El MalaOmar MarmoushDominic SolankeMathys TelClubKölnMan CityTottenhamTottenhamLeagueBundesligaPremier LeaguePremier LeaguePremier LeagueAppearances34211531Minutes1,9566961,0001,341Goals13334Assists4301Goal involvements17635Goals per 900.600.390.270.27Goal involvements per 900.780.780.270.34Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesBrighton have entered race for Tottenham target Said El MalaSpurs could now face fresh competition for the teenager if they reignite their interest in January, with Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg revealing that Brighton are now monitoring El Mala.The journalist also added that a January exit from Koln appears unlikely for the Germany international, and his suitors may have to wait until next summer to do a deal.Plettenberg wrote on X: “Brighton are continuing to monitor Said El Mala’s situation. A move in January is currently not planned, but Brighton considering make a fresh offer in the summer. Brighton remain willing to sign his brother Malek as well. The chances of Said El Mala staying until the end of the season are very high, with a summer move looking the most likely scenario.”🚨🆕 Brighton are continuing to monitor Said El Mala’s situation.A move in January is currently not planned, but Brighton considering make a fresh offer in the summer.Brighton remain willing to sign his brother Malek as well.The chances of Said El Mala staying until the end of the season are very high, with a summer move looking the most likely scenario. #Effzeh@SkySportDE 🇩🇪— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) November 3, 2026Spurs may have one advantage over Brighton in El Mala raceBrighton are an attractive prospect for young talents, as Spurs themselves found out in the summer when Luka Vuskovic wanted to join the Seagulls. However, Tottenham may have one advantage over the South Coast club in the race for El Mala. We know that Spurs have a good relationship with Koln, having loaned Mikey Moore to the German club this season, and the Lilywhites could take advantage of that in the negotiations for El Mala.The 19-year-old was reportedly valued at €50m (£42.6m) by Koln last summer, and given that he already has five goal contributions already this term, his price could shoot up even further by next summer.READ MORE: Tottenham scout Brazil goalkeeper as £17m transfer obstacle emergesThe post Tottenham and Brighton could do battle for Mikey Moore's £43m teammate in 2027 appeared first on Spurs Web.