West Ham Eye £25m Transfer for Bilal El Khannouss After Leicester Relegation

Bilal El Khannouss Wants Premier League Return After Leicester Drop

El Khannouss is not keen on plying his trade in the second tier and is looking for a Premier League switch this summer. The Moroccan international remains under contract at Leicester until 2028, but his desire to leave has sparked interest not only from West Ham, but also from AS Monaco and Sunderland.

The midfielder, who already has 22 caps for Morocco, has a growing reputation and was recently described as a “Moroccan wonderkid” by LeicesterCity.news. His value is said to be in the region of £25 million.

West Ham’s Youth-Focused Recruitment Targets El Khannouss

West Ham’s tracking of El Khannouss reflects a wider shift in recruitment strategy at the club. As highlighted by Claret and Hugh, the Hammers are moving away from experienced veterans and towards promising young players with long-term potential.

The possible move for El Khannouss comes just days after the expected arrival of 19-year-old El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague. Diouf has already bid farewell to his current club’s fans, with a medical in London planned shortly.

El Khannouss on West Ham’s Radar As Summer Rebuild Kicks Off

While West Ham haven’t tabled a formal bid yet, El Khannouss is firmly on their radar. As the club looks to reshape the squad with fresher legs and a more forward-thinking approach, a player with his technical quality and international experience looks like the kind of addition they’re aiming for.

Both Monaco and Sunderland are also in the mix, but the pull of Premier League football and an evolving West Ham project could give the Irons the edge if the midfielder pushes for a move away from the King Power this summer.