Newcastle United will reportedly look to sign 21-year-old Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester City in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by the Daily Telegraph, Bilal El Khannouss is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies are eager to bolster their offensive unit by signing a versatile playmaker in the summer transfer window. So, the 21-year-old Leicester City prospect has emerged as a target for the Tyneside outfit.

The EFL Championship outfit will demand over £30 million to part ways with the Strombeek-Bever native in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, an update by reputed Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has suggested that Newcastle United contacted El Khannouss’s camp to “ask conditions on a deal” earlier this week.

Bilal El Khannouss and his time in England so far

Bilal El Khannouss has been a rare bright spot since joining Leicester City from KRC Genk last summer. While the Foxes suffered relegation to the EFL Championship, the 21-year-old was impressive despite a lack of productivity. The youngster has turned out nearly 50 times thus far for Leicester City while chipping in with three goals and seven assists.

Meanwhile, the Moroccan international’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, particularly from the Premier League. Newcastle United will be among the prospective suitors vying for the highly-rated playmaker’s signature in the summer transfer window.

Premier League return on the horizon?

Newcastle United’s interest in Bilal El Khannouss makes sense. The Magpies are scouring the market for a versatile playmaker this summer as Eddie Howe looks to continue transforming his squad. A versatile player like the Belgian-born midfielder is appealing for Newcastle United, as he can be a solution for the midfield and offensive units.

The 2024/25 EFL Cup winners have established contact over a possible move in the summer transfer window, contacting the youngster’s camp to “ask conditions on a deal” this week. Meanwhile, Leicester City will demand over £30 million to part ways with El Khannouss, further adding to his appeal for Newcastle United.

The opportunity to play in the Premier League again will be exciting for El Khannouss, and Newcastle United can also offer him the chance to enjoy European football after qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. It will be interesting to see if the 21-year-old Moroccan international joins the Tyneside outfit in the summer transfer window.