According to a number of reliable sources, a formal bid has been lodged by Brentford for Said El Mala, the midfielder currently plying his trade at Cologne. He has been the subject of heated transfer speculation over recent weeks, and this latest bid could signal a turning point in the transfer saga. Until a fee and conditions are finalised, the deal remains vulnerable to disruption - especially if Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham decide to make a formal offer of their own in the coming days. Brentford look balanced this season - 1.44 goals scored and 1.36 goals conceded per game. Said El Mala would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. Reports suggest Cologne are monitoring Salih Ozcan whereas Brentford have not been associated with other players at this stage. Need more Brentford transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.