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A number of Premier League clubs are circling around Bilal El Khannouss

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are both monitoring the situation surrounding Bilal El Khannouss at Leicester City.

According to TBR Football, both of the Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the forward ahead of a potential move.

The Morocco international joined the Foxes last summer following their promotion to the top flight, but relegation back to the Championship has led to uncertainty over his future.

El Khannouss featured 32 times in the league, contributing two goals and three assists, with Leicester finishing 18th in the table, one place below Spurs.

Tottenham and Newcastle eye Leicester swoop

Tottenham and Newcastle are among the Premier League sides keeping tabs on El Khannouss this summer.

It is believed that multiple clubs still think he is capable of competing in the top flight despite Leicester suffering relegation last season.

Spurs and the Magpies face potential competition from Crystal Palace, who have also been linked with the player.

The likes of West Ham, Leeds United and Arsenal have all also been mentioned as possible destinations for the 21-year-old.

El Khannouss has a contract with the Foxes until the summer of 2028 after joining from Genk last summer.

However, it has been previously reported that the player has a release clause worth €26 (£22.5) million release clause in his deal.

Martí Cifuentes has taken over at Leicester since their relegation was confirmed, replacing Ruud van Nistelrooy as manager.

The Spaniard has overseen the arrival of Asmir Begovic, in what has been a quiet summer for the Foxes.

The club have until 1 September to conclude any remaining transfer business before the market shuts.

Leicester will begin their Championship campaign on 10 August with a clash against Sheffield Wednesday.

El Khannouss sale would hurt Leicester

Leicester haven’t been spending this summer and their financial position likely means there won’t be much to come in the last month of the market either.

Perhaps a sale could generate funds for a couple of additions, which might be what Cifuentes wants at this stage.

However, losing El Khannouss would be a blow, as they would love to have his attacking threat in the Championship.

The Morocco international didn’t quite shine in the Premier League, but a year in the second division might be what he needs at this stage of his career, especially as he should be guaranteed regular minutes as a starter with the Foxes, which he might not get at any of these other clubs.

But, having shown glimpses of real star quality in such a struggling side, it's little wonder why so many clubs are circling around his services and, in all honesty, Leicester need to be prepared for the inevitability of his exit in the coming weeks and should already be targeting replacements accordingly.