Matthias Jaissle targets Bilal El Khannouss for Newcastle United rebuild
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Matthias Jaissle aims to sign Bilal El Khannouss from VfB Stuttgart for around £34.3m. Newcastle United is undergoing substantial changes, with key players like Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon departing, and Bruno Guimaraes reportedly close to moving to Arsenal. El Khannouss, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder, has impressed in the Bundesliga and previously played in England. Stuttgart is open to negotiations for the right offer, rejecting low-risk deal structures. Newcastle faces competition from Tottenham and Crystal Palace for the player.
- •Jaissle seeks El Khannouss to aid squad reshaping.
- •Newcastle needs to replace multiple outgoing key players.
- •Stuttgart expects bids between £34.3m and £42.9m.
- •El Khannouss has scored nine goals in 41 appearances.
- •Newcastle competes with Tottenham and Crystal Palace for the player.
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