Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the KRC Genk midfielder Bilal El Khannouss.
The highly-rated midfielder has been linked with clubs like Liverpool as well, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up this summer.
According to our report from Voetbalkrant, the two English clubs are ‘planning to make a move’ for the highly-rated midfielder at the end of the season, and they have been scouting him ‘every week’.
The 19-year-old has three goals and eight assists to his name in all competitions, and he could prove to be a solid long-term addition.
Tottenham currently have James Madison as the only midfielder who can add creativity and goals to the site from the central areas and they need more depth in that position. The 19-year-old can operate as a number ten as well as winger.
His versatility will be an added bonus for Tottenham if they can get the deal done.
Liverpool want Bilal El Khannouss
Meanwhile, Liverpool need more quality in the final third as well, and they will be hoping to secure the services of the 19-year-old. The opportunity to join clubs like Tottenham and Liverpool will be an attractive option for the player.
The report speculates that the midfielder could cost around €35 million in the summer and the two English clubs certainly have the financial resources to afford him. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official proposal in the coming weeks.
The midfielder must seek gametime assurances before joining a Premier League club. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career and he cannot afford to sit on the bench at a big club. Regular football in England could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his tremendous potential.
