Bilal El Khannouss transfer decision could hinge on Premier League interest

Bilal El Khannouss could leave VfB Stuttgart during the summer transfer window, with two Premier League clubs having made initial enquiries about the Morocco international’s situation.

According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Germany, El Khannouss is open to the possibility of moving to a new club. VfB Stuttgart are aware of the player’s position but would prefer to keep him in their squad.

Plettenberg reported on X that two Premier League sides have made preliminary enquiries about El Khannouss, although neither club has yet been identified and no formal offer has been made.

VfB Stuttgart are not expected to allow the 21-year-old to depart easily. Should the German club decide to approve a transfer, they would seek a fee of up to €60m, with additional incentives and bonuses included in the final agreement.

That valuation would make El Khannouss one of the more significant potential moves of the summer involving a Premier League club. However, the current interest remains at the enquiry stage, meaning the midfielder’s immediate future has not yet been determined.

El Khannouss is therefore expected to remain under close watch until the transfer deadline. A Premier League club could still make an official approach for his services before the market closes, which would force VfB Stuttgart to consider whether to retain the player or negotiate a substantial sale.

For now, the German club’s preference is clear: despite El Khannouss being open to a new challenge, Stuttgart would rather continue with him in their squad. The situation could change if one of the interested Premier League sides turns its initial enquiry into a formal bid that matches the club’s financial expectations.

The player’s openness to a move and the reported level of interest from England are likely to keep his future at the centre of transfer discussions throughout the remainder of the summer window. Nevertheless, any departure would require a Premier League club to take the next step and present an offer capable of persuading Stuttgart to part with him.