Newcastle ready to sign Leicester midfielder Bilal El Khannous
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The Magpies are prepared to buy out the midfielder's contract in the summer transfer window.
Details: According to the reputable portal TeamTalk, 21-year-old Moroccan attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannous, currently on loan at Stuttgart from Leicester, could soon become a Newcastle player.
Reports indicate that the Magpies are closely monitoring Bilal and are waiting for his return from loan, which is set for the summer of 2026, before making an official offer.
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Bilal El Khannous went on loan to Stuttgart after Leicester were relegated from the Premier League to the Championship, but the Moroccan could soon get another shot at playing for a top-flight English team.
El Khannous joined Leicester in the summer of 2024 from Genk for €22.5 million. He has made 39 appearances for the Foxes, scoring 3 goals and providing 7 assists. This season, the midfielder has played 17 matches for Stuttgart, scoring 5 goals and delivering 4 assists.
His transfer value is estimated at €28 million by Transfermarkt.
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