Newcastle United’s Transfer Interests: El Khannouss and Kobel

Interest in Bilal El Khannouss

A recent report from The Athletic highlights Newcastle United’s potential interest in acquiring Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester City, currently impressing during his loan at Stuttgart. The talented Moroccan midfielder has made a notable impact by netting five goals and contributing three assists within 15 appearances in both the Bundesliga and Europa League for the German side this season.

Goalkeeper Search

In addition to their interest in El Khannouss, Newcastle United is also on the lookout for a long-term replacement for goalkeeper Nick Pope. They have identified Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel as a viable candidate. The Swiss goalkeeper currently has a contract with die Schwarzgelben that runs until 2028, following a contract extension signed in 2023, making his acquisition a challenging task for the Premier League club.

Current Status

At this stage, Newcastle United’s pursuits concerning El Khannouss and Kobel remain speculative and have not progressed beyond initial interest.