Brentford's €50m bid for Said El Mala has been rejected by the player, giving Chelsea hope in the transfer market. El Mala, a 19-year-old German winger, had been linked with a move to Brentford, but it seems he has other plans. According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, El Mala and his family have informed Brentford that they do not want to join the club. This comes despite Brentford's improved offer of around €50m (€45m fixed plus €5m add-ons), which 1. FC Köln were prepared to accept. El Mala's future is now completely open again, and it's likely that Chelsea will be one of the clubs to take advantage of this situation. The talented young player notched up 13 goals and four assists in the Bundesliga last season, and he could be just the upgrade Chelsea need to turn their fortunes around. With Xabi Alonso as their new manager, Chelsea will be looking to make a strong start to the new season, and a signing like El Mala could be just the ticket. Despite not always being a regular starter for Koln, El Mala has shown his quality and could be a valuable addition to Chelsea's squad.