Newcastle United's rebuild under new head coach Matthias Jaissle could reportedly extend to the transfer market, with the club linked to VfB Stuttgart playmaker Bilal El Khannouss.
According to EPL Index, Jaissle is keen on bringing the Morocco international to St James' Park as part of his broader overhaul of the squad following Eddie Howe's departure. El Khannouss, who impressed at the World Cup, is valued at around £34.2m.
The report suggests the German coach sees the attacking midfielder as a key piece in reshaping Newcastle's style of play, though no formal approach has been confirmed by either club at this stage.
With Jaissle only recently installed at the helm, any move for El Khannouss would likely form part of a wider recruitment strategy this summer as Newcastle look to align their playing squad with his tactical vision. For now, though, this remains firmly in the realm of speculation rather than an advanced deal.