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El Khannouss in Tottenham’s crosshairs: is a transfer imminent?

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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to bolster their midfield before the close of the summer transfer window and have made Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester City) one of their top priorities.

El Khannouss in Tottenham’s crosshairs: is a transfer imminent?

On the hunt for a replacement for James Maddison, who suffered an ACL tear during preseason, and Dejan Kulusevski, who is also sidelined with injury, Spurs see El Khannouss as the perfect fit.According to The Times, the London club initially tried to lure Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), but his contract extension ended those talks. This setback pushed Tottenham to accelerate their pursuit of the Moroccan midfielder, whose transfer fee could reach £25 million.The same source reports that Bilal El Khannouss is open to a new challenge, especially after Leicester City’s relegation to the Championship.Last season, the player featured in 36 matches across all competitions, netting 3 goals and providing 5 assists. Under contract with the Foxes until 2028, his market value is estimated at €28 million, according to Transfermarkt.