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Leicester Metropolis midfielder Bilal El Khannouss is nearing a transfer to Crystal Palace, with a deal value round $41m near being agreed, in response to Sky Sports activities.
The 21-year-old has informed Leicester of his need to affix Palace, who see him as a possible alternative for Eberechi Eze. Talks are progressing and there may be broad settlement on the price, however Palace are nonetheless weighing up their choices earlier than committing.
Leicester, relegated final season, proceed to function beneath monetary pressure. They’ve already misplaced goalkeeper Mads Hermansen to West Ham this summer time and will see additional departures earlier than the window closes.
El Khannouss has been one of many few positives in a tough interval for the Foxes. He has performed all three video games this season throughout competitions, offering two assists within the opening-day win over Sheffield Wednesday.
Palace are additionally monitoring Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, however the 18-year-old would value in extra of $58m, making El Khannouss a extra sensible possibility.
The Belgian-born Moroccan has been extensively anticipated to go away Leicester following their relegation, and a transfer to Selhurst Park might supply him the prospect of European soccer.
El Khannouss stays beneath contract at Leicester, however a swap to Palace would finish a long-running switch saga and produce much-needed funds to the Championship membership.