Spurs preparing to outbid Arsenal for midfielder agreement, claims newspaper report
In the world of football, transfer rumours are a constant buzz, and one name that has been making waves this summer is Bilal El Khannouss. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder from Leicester City is being coveted by several top clubs, with Leeds United emerging as the frontrunners.
According to reports, Leeds United are prepared to trigger El Khannouss' £24.5 million release clause and have held talks with his representatives [1][3][4]. The Yorkshire club is gearing up for their return to the Premier League and sees El Khannouss as a key signing to strengthen their squad.
The Morocco international is tipped for big things, with many clubs considering him as one of the finest technicians of his generation [5]. Journalist Graeme Bailey has even compared him to Rayan Cherki in terms of talent [2]. El Khannouss registered five Premier League goal involvements last season despite Leicester City's relegation, showcasing his potential.
Leeds United's interest in El Khannouss is not surprising, given their strategy of targeting young, promising players. The club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, recently handed a new contract to Morgan Gibbs-White, causing a deal with Tottenham Hotspur to fall through [1].
Tottenham Hotspur, however, are not far behind in their pursuit of El Khannouss. If they have the opportunity to make a cheap move for the midfielder, they'd be wise to do so. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is known for his shrewd business deals, and he is pursuing a cheaper deal for a player from one of last season's relegated sides [1].
Spurs will need to compete with Arsenal for the same player, as Mikel Arteta has already given his approval for the transfer over two months ago [2]. Newcastle United is also interested in signing El Khannouss, along with RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, Monaco, Atalanta, and Valencia [1].
The relegation of Leicester City reduces their bargaining power, potentially leading to a cut-price offering for El Khannouss. Transfermarkt values El Khannouss at €28m, but with several clubs vying for his signature, the final price could be lower [2].
In the end, it remains to be seen where El Khannouss will end up. But one thing is certain - the young midfielder is a market opportunity for a Premier League side, even if they're not desperate for a player in that position [2]. The race for Bilal El Khannouss is heating up, and it promises to be an exciting transfer saga.
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- With several European-leagues clubs showing interest, the intrigue surrounds Bilal El Khannouss, as Leeds United and Totten Hotspur lead the Premier League charge for the Moroccan attacking midfielder.
- Alongside these two Premier League heavyweights, Arsenal, Newcastle United, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, Monaco, Atalanta, and Valencia are also keen on securing El Khannouss' signature, making him an attractive transfer target for numerous teams.
