According to Sky reports, VfB Stuttgart are apparently willing to consider letting Bilal El Khannouss leave in the upcoming winter transfer window, with a significant transfer fee understood to be central to the situation.
Stuttgart’s winter stance and asking price
Sky indicates that Stuttgart are currently open to allowing El Khannouss to depart during the winter window. For offers of €40 million plus bonus payments or more, Stuttgart are reportedly willing to talk about letting El Khannouss leave.
Despite this reported openness, Stuttgart have yet to enter concrete negotiations with another club over El Khannouss.
Galatasaray’s interest and possible role
Galatasaray Istanbul are understood to be the most interested club in El Khannouss at this stage. Their long-standing interest has reportedly gone no further than monitoring him so far.
Reports suggest that El Khannouss could, for example, replace Leroy Sane on the attacking flank at Galatasaray. According to Sky reports, Leroy Sane is a candidate for a move.
Contract situation and release clause
El Khannouss’s contract in Stuttgart runs until 30 June 2029. His contract reportedly includes a fixed release clause of €75 million.
Playing time, output and context
El Khannouss is 22 years old. This year he has scored just two goals in 15 competitive appearances across all competitions.
Reports suggest El Khannouss is not entirely happy with his playing time under coach Sebastian Hoeneß. With his playing time reportedly a source of unhappiness, Stuttgart are apparently considering letting El Khannouss leave in the winter.
From loan spell to permanent move
Before this season, El Khannouss spent a year on loan at Stuttgart. He then joined permanently from Leicester City in the summer when the club exercised their €15 million purchase option.
