Overview

• Leeds have held talks with El Khannouss’s representatives and are prepared to trigger the reported £24.5 million clause, offering him a weekly salary near £50,000.
• Newcastle have accelerated their pursuit by engaging directly with the player’s camp and weighing clause activation to secure Champions League-qualified reinforcement.
• Reporting varies on the clause’s size—some sources cite about £24.5 million while others suggest figures above £30 million—and it is set to expire this week.
• El Khannouss’s two-assist display in Leicester’s season-opening win has reinforced his appeal as a versatile attacking midfielder.
• Newly promoted Leeds seek creative reinforcements for the Premier League, while Newcastle aim for cost-effective depth after a frustrating window and striker uncertainty.