Arsenal are reportedly circling Leicester City starlet Bilal El Khannouss, as manager Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his creative midfield options this summer.
El Khannouss Too Good for the Championship?
According to reports from Fichajes via CaughtOffside, the Gunners are among several top clubs monitoring El Khannouss following Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder had a standout debut campaign in England, registering seven goal contributions in 33 appearances. Despite the Foxes’ struggles, El Khannouss shone with his versatility and maturity well beyond his years.
Having developed through the ranks at KRC Genk, El Khannouss made a seamless transition to English football and is now attracting serious attention across Europe. With Leicester dropping into the Championship, the Moroccan international may feel it’s time to make a step up — and Arsenal are keen to pounce.
Arsenal Ready to Table €30m Bid
The North London side are reportedly preparing a €30 million offer for the creative playmaker, whose current deal at the King Power runs until 2028. While Leicester would prefer to retain their rising star, financial pressures post-relegation could force their hand.
Arteta sees El Khannouss as a player for both now and the future — someone who can slot into multiple attacking roles and offer depth behind the likes of Martin Ødegaard. And for El Khannouss, the chance to join a Champions League club fighting for silverware might be too tempting to turn down.
