Premier League
Bilal El Khannouss, an 22-year-old attacking midfielder, is back on the radar of the Premier League transfer market after rejecting a €40 million offer from Al-Ittihad in September. The player remains at Stuttgart, tied until 2030, while Tottenham, Newcastle, Everton, and Crystal Palace have been monitoring his situation.
The decision came in the final stretch of the summer transfer window. Al-Ittihad made the offer on September 1, but El Khannouss turned down the possibility of playing in Saudi Arabia, leaving open a future move to England if any of his suitors meet Stuttgart's demands.
Bilal El Khannouss holds firm at Stuttgart
In May, Stuttgart turned the loan from Leicester City into a permanent signing. The deal was around €15 million, and the contract for the Moroccan international was set until June 2030.
His first season in Germany ended with 41 matches, 9 goals, and 7 assists in all competitions, figures that led the club to make the purchase. Bundesliga also highlights his offensive output and his presence as one of the players utilized in the 2025/26 season.
The new season sees his continued involvement. In the first two Bundesliga matchdays, El Khannouss has 2 appearances and 1 goal, scoring against Cologne in Stuttgart's 4-1 victory.
His market value stands at €35 million, according to Transfermarkt, although Stuttgart has shown over the summer that they are not bound to accept that valuation. Sky Sport reported before the transfer window closed that the German club could consider a sale for €50 to €60 million.

Premier League prepares a new move
The most concrete interest from England came from Newcastle, which contacted the player's entourage in August, although Sky Sport clarified that there were no negotiations between clubs at that time. Everton was also among the teams inquiring about his situation.
Tottenham is also in the race. Reports in August placed the London team as one of the clubs monitoring the player, alongside Newcastle and Crystal Palace, with Stuttgart initially valuing him between €40 and €50 million.
The financial discrepancy could be decisive. Stuttgart rejected a €22 million offer from Galatasaray in August and, according to Sky Sport, later set a threshold of €50-60 million to consider a sale.
For Morocco, El Khannouss arrives with a solid international presence: he has 43 caps and 3 goals for the national team, following his participation in the 2026 World Cup.
With the summer transfer window closed, Bilal El Khannouss will remain at Stuttgart, but the Premier League has several suitors monitoring his progress. If Newcastle, Tottenham, or any other interested club decides to turn their interest into an offer, the contract until 2030 and the German club's financial demands will pose the initial obstacles for a potential move in the upcoming window.
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