Report: Newcastle United eyeing move to sign highly-rated Bundesliga midfielder

Key Highlights

• Having missed the pace and physicality of the Premier League, the attacking midfielder views 2026 as an opportunity to complete unfinished business on a stage he feels suits him best. Photo IMAGOHis recent form strengthens that appeal.
• Across nine Bundesliga starts this season he has scored twice and registered three assists, while also producing eye catching displays in Europe, netting three goals across four Europa League starts and a substitute outing.
• Newcastle scouts have been impressed by both numbers and nuance, particularly the combination of ball carrying, defensive work rate, and creative vision. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“Newcastle could launch a bid when El Khannouss’s loan concludes, viewing him as a key addition to manager Eddie Howe’s midfield,” TEAMtalk added, highlighting the belief that his profile suits the manager’s demand for intensity blended with technical quality. Bundesliga Form Fuels Premier League InterestWith Stuttgart holding an option to buy in the €20-25 million bracket, competition is inevitable, especially from clubs scanning the Bundesliga for high ceiling creators.
• However, there is a growing sense that El Khannouss could resist a permanent move in Germany should Premier League doors reopen.
• His ambition remains tied to English football, and that plays directly into Newcastle’s hands. Photo IMAGOAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe financial side also aligns.