FC Köln hesitates on Marcel Regula transfer FC Köln is interested in Polish U21 international Marcel Regula, currently playing for Zaglebie Lubin. However, the club is unwilling to meet the €8 million transfer fee demanded by the Polish side. After a 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich on May 16, 2026, and four consecutive defeats, FC Köln is in urgent need of reinforcements. ## Why could Regula's price drop? Zaglebie Lubin is facing financial difficulties and needs to sell Regula to balance their books. With the 19-year-old's contract running until 2028, the Polish club's bargaining power weakens every month. The transfer fee is now being discussed in the range of €6-7 million. Regula, who plays in attacking midfield and can also operate on the right wing, fits perfectly into the gap left by Jakub Kaminski, who left Köln this summer. ## Priority for the defensive midfield role The defensive midfield position has become the top priority after Eric Martel's departure. Ellyes Skhiri, who spent three years at Eintracht Frankfurt, is the leading candidate to fill this role and could return to the Geißböcke. Only after securing this position will FC Köln seriously pursue Regula. The club has already signed Luka Lochoshvili, Gideon Mensah, and Reigan Heskey.