Newcastle United are being linked with a move for Leicester City attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, with the proposed transfer currently rated at an 81% probability according to data from Transfermarkt.
The 21-year-old Morocco and Belgium dual national is being touted for a switch from the Championship side to the Premier League, with his current market value listed at €28.00m. The move, if it materialises, would see Newcastle target a creative option who has already experienced top-flight football in multiple countries, following his spells in Belgium, England and Germany. There is no indication in the data of an agreed fee or contract terms, and the situation remains firmly in the realm of speculation.
El Khannouss joined Leicester from KRC Genk in August 2024 and later spent time on loan at VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, with the German club scheduled to return him to the Foxes at the end of that temporary spell. That upcoming loan end means his medium‑term future at Leicester is not yet clearly defined, raising the possibility of further movement in the transfer market rather than settling long term at the King Power Stadium. Depending on how Leicester handle his contract situation, his next decision could also influence whether he edges closer to free‑agent status in future windows.
The attacking midfielder’s value has risen sharply since his early days with Jong Genk, climbing from €100,000 in 2022 to a peak of €30m in 2024 before a slight drop to its current €28m while at Leicester. His development through the youth ranks at Anderlecht and Genk, followed by senior action in the Belgian Pro League, the Championship and the Bundesliga, has underpinned his reputation as one of the more technically gifted young playmakers of his age group.
With Newcastle seeking added creativity and Leicester facing key decisions on valuable assets, El Khannouss’s next move could prove pivotal in shaping both his career trajectory and his standing in European football if a transfer does go through.
