Newcastle United has a concrete interest in Bilal El Khannouss, a 21-year-old Moroccan international attacking midfielder who is currently on loan at VfB Stuttgart from Leicester City. The German club has a purchase option of approximately €20 to €25 million for the player, who has registered 5 goals and 4 assists in 17 official matches. According to TeamTalk, it is likely that Stuttgart will activate this clause with the intention of selling him for a higher price.
The same outlet also reported, citing sources from the player's personal environment, that El Khannouss misses the intensity of the Premier League and would like to return there after his previous spell with Leicester ended in relegation. El Khannouss has 27 caps and 2 goals for Morocco. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €28 million. In the past, clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have also been linked with the player.
