40 million euros: spectacular winter transfer at VfB Stuttgart?

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40 million euros: spectacular winter transfer at VfB Stuttgart?

Originally posted on Goal.com | By Christian Guinin | Last updated Nov 11, 2026 7:34 AM ET

VfB Stuttgart are reportedly open to letting Bilal El Khannouss leave in the upcoming winter transfer window, according to Sky.

At €40 million plus bonus payments, the Swabians would be willing to discuss offers, the report says. They have yet to hold concrete talks with other clubs.

Turkish giants Galatasaray Istanbul are reportedly the most interested club and have had their eye on the Moroccan attacking player for some time. Their interest has yet to move beyond monitoring him.

Last summer, VfB exercised their €15 million purchase option after a year-long loan deal, signing the 22-year-old permanently from Leicester City.

How has Bilal El Khannouss's season gone so far?

After an impressive debut season, El Khannouss has fallen short of expectations this year. He has scored just two goals in 15 competitive appearances across all competitions. Reports have also suggested that he is not entirely happy with his playing time under coach Sebastian Hoeneß.

His reported unhappiness over playing time is apparently one reason VfB are now considering letting him leave in the winter. El Khannouss's contract in Stuttgart runs until 30 June 2029 and is also said to include a fixed release clause of €75 million.

At Galatasaray, the Moroccan could replace Leroy Sane on the attacking flank. Sky report that the German is a candidate for a move because of his poor performances so far.

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