Leicester City have been relegated for the second time in three seasons, with the club currently sitting 19th in the table.
| Position | Team | Played MP |
Won W |
Drawn D |
Lost L |
For GF |
Against GA |
Diff GD |
Points Pts |
| 17 |  |
34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 39 | 58 | -19 | 36 |
| 18 |  |
35 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 35 | 76 | -41 | 22 |
| 19 |  |
35 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 29 | 76 | -47 | 21 |
| 20 |  |
35 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 82 | -57 | 11 |
Their drop to the Championship could see some of the best players leave the club.
Jamie Vardy is already set to leave Leicester, and others may soon follow. Among those attracting interest is Bilal El Khannouss, who is reportedly on the radar of several Premier League sides.
Newcastle and Aston Villa keeping an eye on Bilal El Khannouss
According to CaughtOffside, Newcastle United are showing strong interest in the 20-year-old midfielder and are closely monitoring his situation at Leicester.
They’re not alone, however, with Wolves, Aston Villa, and Fulham also keeping tabs on the highly-rated Moroccan.
And while Leicester City only signed him last summer from Genk, the club is reportedly prepared to sell him but are seeking a fee in the region of £34-38m.
The report adds that besides the interest from England, there is notable interest from abroad as well with the likes of RB Leipzig, Napoli, Lazio, and Atalanta all keeping tabs on the player, though none have made a formal approach yet.
Arsenal have also been linked with Bilal El Khannouss, with reports suggesting that the Gunners a side most keen to secure the Moroccan’s services.
Bilal El Khannouss has been dubbed as one of the best talents
El Khannouss, who is dubbed as ‘one of the best talents‘, has impressed with his performances since joining the Premier League club last summer from Genk.
The gifted midfielder, born in Belgium to Moroccan parents, has swiftly risen through the ranks to establish himself as one of the brightest young prospects in European football.
El Khannouss made his senior debut for Genk in 2022 and quickly became an integral part of the squad.
| Season | Club | Games Played | Goals | Assists |
| 2023/24 | Genk | 51 | 3 | 8 |
| 2024/25 | Leicester | 35 | 3 | 6 |
His standout 2023/24 campaign saw him named the club’s Player of the Year after registering three goals and eight assists, while he also picked up the Belgian Pro League’s Young Player of the Season award in recognition of his impact.
On the international stage, El Khannouss opted to represent Morocco, earning his senior debut at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
He further added to his growing reputation by helping Morocco claim a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
