Hopes of seeing Said El Mala in a Brentford shirt have been dashed, with multiple reports saying his proposed move from Cologne now off the table. The midfielder was a key target this window, but the transfer has fallen through before an agreement could be reached and the buying club are looking at new transfer targets. The transfer has collapsed, but Said El Mala could still emerge as a target for other linked sides such as Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham. 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. Cologne continue to be linked with Salih Ozcan while Brentford are also rumoured to be tracking Hayden Hackney. Follow for more transfer rumours ahead of the Transfer Window!