Bilal El Khannouss is already in Stuttgart. BILD captured the player at Stuttgart Airport. The private jet from Nottingham landed at 18:10, and El Khannouss stepped onto Swabian soil at 18:15. The deal involves a loan with a purchase obligation, costing around 20 million euros. However, other clubs are also interested in the player. El Khannouss is currently contracted with Premier League relegated Leicester City.

Bilal El Khannouss is set to join Stuttgart after an agreement was reached between Leicester and the German club. Stuttgart initially showed interest and made an offer of around 20 million EUR, which was rejected. After selling Nick Woltemade to Newcastle for 90 million, Stuttgart returned with a new offer of approximately 30 million EUR, which Leicester accepted. Bilal El Khannouss has agreed to a 4-year contract with Stuttgart and is expected to travel to Germany for a medical examination and to sign the contract.

Stuttgart showed renewed interest in Bilal El Khannouss, having previously made a 20 million EUR offer that was rejected by Leicester. Following a significant sale of Woltemade to Newcastle for 90 million EUR, Stuttgart is preparing a new offer that aligns more closely with Leicester's valuation.

VfB Stuttgart is showing interest in Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss and is prepared to offer a transfer fee of approximately 34 million Euro, provided it includes a loan with a purchase option. Stuttgart is one of the clubs likely to make a formal bid for the 21-year-old, who is currently highly sought after in the transfer market. Despite the interest from Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, and Premier League clubs like Crystal Palace, which has reportedly reached an agreement with El Khannouss, a deal has not yet been finalized due to ongoing negotiations with Leicester City. Leicester City has turned down offers, as they are hoping for a more profitable bid from Saudi Arabia. El Khannouss, who is keen to leave Leicester City despite being under contract until 2028, is reportedly open to the idea of joining Stuttgart. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is currently estimated at €28 million.