TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Tottenham and Newcastle are both monitoring Bilal El Khannouss.
The Morocco international arrived in the Premier League last August in a £21m move from Genk, but was unable to help Leicester avoid relegation despite some impressive performances.
Several sides believe Bilal El Khannouss is – however – capable of staying in the Premier League despite the Foxes dropping into the Championship, with Tottenham and Newcastle among several interested parties.
Exclusive: Tottenham and Newcastle admire Bilal El Khannouss along with Arsenal and Leeds
Graeme Bailey – Chief Correspondent at TBR Football – has now been informed that both Spurs and the Magpies are keeping tabs on the Leicester No.11 as his future remains uncertain.
We understand El Khannouss is expecting to leave the King Power Stadium this summer after the Foxes made a swift return to the Championship, with several Premier League sides keen in addition to Tottenham and Newcastle.
TBR Football have been told both Crystal Palace and Arsenal like the African attacker, with Sunderland – who are set to sign Granit Xhaka – Leeds and West Ham also keeping tabs.
Away from England, RB Leipzig admire Khannouss – as do Eintracht Frankfurt, Monaco, Atalanta and Valencia.
The aforementioned Bailey says: “El Khannouss is a fascinating player – very similar to Rayan Cherki in terms of talent. Many clubs rate him as one of the finest technicians of his generation.”
In a struggling Leicester side, the 21-year-old scored two goals and provided three assists in 32 Premier League appearances last season.
What Pep Guardiola told Bilal El Khannouss
Whoever manages to sign the Moroccan this summer will presumably get the seal of approval from a legendary manager.
El Khannouss revealed Pep Guardiola of all coaches praised him after Leicester suffered a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City back in December, telling Sporza: “He said he was impressed by my play today.
“I know myself and this is the player I can be. I have to show that every week now.”
Evidently, El Khannouss is a special talent.