Leeds transfer news: Whites 'set to lose' transfer battle to Bundesliga powerhouses

Leeds United are reportedly set to lose out on the signing of Leicester City playmaker Bilal El Khannous.

The 21-year-old has featured twice in the Championship for the Foxes this term, providing two assists for the promotion-chasing outfit.

However, El Khannous is clearly preparing for a transfer away, sitting in the stands during the 2-0 win over Birmingham City on Friday night.

Despite Stephy Mavididi and Adbul Fatawu seeming ready to stay put in the East Midlands, their Moroccan counterpart is set to depart.

Since making a switch from Belgian Pro League outfit Genk in August 2024, El Khannous has featured 39 times for Leicester, scoring three goals.

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Leeds to miss out on Leicester's El Khannous?

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Leeds are set to miss out on the capture of Leicester star El Khannous before the end of the summer window.

The report claims that the 21-year-old is heading towards a move to Bundesliga powerhouses Stuttgart ahead of the September 1 deadline.

It is understood that El Khannous is preparing to travel by plane to Germany in the coming hours in order to complete a medial.

Leicester and Stuttgart are reportedly in the process of agreeing a suitable transfer fee for the move of the playmaker to the Bundesliga.

Such developments come as a massive blow to Leeds, who were interested in bringing the youngster to the Premier League and Elland Road.

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Stuttgart transfer strategy

Stuttgart are looking for attacking reinforcements at the end of the summer transfer window following a high-profile departure.

A key player at the top end of the pitch for the Germans last term, Nick Woltemade has secured a move to Newcastle United.

The towering forward is possibly a replacement for Alexander Isak, who is refusing to play amid interest from Premier League champions Liverpool.