Tottenham Hotspur hold an interest in Cologna winger Said El Mala, whose future remains up in the air ahead of the new season.Over recent days, reports have indicated that Spurs are expected to make two additions to their attack this summer, including a left-winger.One of the names on the Lilywhites’ wishlist is El Mala, who was mooted as a target for Tottenham in the January window.Reports from Germany over recent weeks have claimed that Spurs could soon make an offer for the 19-year-old winger, who scored 13 times and provided five assists last season.Photo by Lars Baron/Getty ImagesTottenham ‘not out of the running’ in race for Said El MalaSport BILD (as relayed by Sport Witness) reveal that the teenager is currently training on his own at Cologne ahead of pre-season, as he looks to build on his impressive debut campaign.The report says that several clubs in Europe are paying close attention to El Mala, and the expectation at the Bundesliga club was that he would leave for around €50m (£43m) this summer.That has not come to pass so far. The outlet adds that Spurs ‘remain an option’ for the 19-year-old and are ‘not out of the running’ for the youngster.However, for the moment, Roberto de Zerbi’s side are focusing their efforts on improving other areas of their team.London club have failed with move for El MalaSport Bild say that earlier this summer, Brentford thought they had won the race for the Cologne star. However, El Mala’s mother, Sabrina, who is also his agent, cancelled his move to the Vitality Stadium at the last minute. The report states that Cologne would be happy to keep El Mala for one more season if no major offer comes their way.Other sources have suggested over recent weeks that Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle are also monitoring El Mala’s situation.READ MORE: Mateus Fernandes reveals why he decided to join Tottenham Hotspur in £85m transfer from West HamThe post Tottenham given lifeline in £43m race for Cologne starlet Said El Mala, but there is a delay appeared first on Spurs Web.