Things often become chaotic at Championship and Premier League clubs just before the transfer window shuts for a few months. Recruitment teams, agents, and managers become particularly frantic and unpredictable in the final days of the active market.
You’ll encounter speculation that leaves you stunned, sparks laughter – and in some cases, could bring a grown man to tears.
And it’s no different elsewhere in the country; teams far larger than Leicester City often experience the same turmoil. While we all dismiss false narratives and outlandish claims from (typically) tabloid media, the Foxes are indeed now financially secure. Their sales can make the Blue Army fan base proud – for once these days!
But even though a top LCFC source confirms that Profit and Sustainability issues are now addressed, another prominent Fox could still leave the East Midlands.
And that likelihood increases when the player in question tries to force a move by any means possible.
The Leicester star I am referring to could potentially fetch a £35 million fee. Clearly, City have raised the price since PSR was resolved, and comparisons have been drawn between their asset and the legendary Luka Modric.
So why is Bilal El Khannouss reportedly pushing for a transfer out of Leicestershire?
Leicester City star Bilal El Khannouss described as new Luka Modric but wants transfer exit:
The King Power outfit have executed some of the best and worst English transfers over the past decade or so. Leicester’s recruitment is either exceptional or dreadful, with no in-between.
El Khannouss was undoubtedly one of the success stories, even if that primarily relates to potential profit.
“Belgian football expert Filip Joos told Sporza just before El Khannouss joined Leicester last summer. “I don’t see anyone else better than him.
“He reminds me most of [Luka] Modric. That does not mean that he will reach that level. [The comparisons are] purely in terms of their styles.” [Hammers News]
It was claimed that El Khannouss may, shockingly, refuse to play for the Foxes ever again! West Ham United are reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ for the disgruntled Fox:
“But while reports in his North African homeland claim that West Ham have hijacked Crystal Palace’s pursuit – Soccer 212 claim that Graham Potter’s side are now in ‘advanced negotiations’ “