By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Stuttgart lower asking price for Newcastle- and Galatasaray-linked attacker

Sky Germany reports that VfB Stuttgart have decided to lower their asking price for Bilal El Khannouss, who attracted interest from Galatasaray and Newcastle United, among other clubs, last summer.

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After Bilal El Khannouss' loan move from Leicester City to VfB Stuttgart was made permanent for €15 million last summer, the 22-year-old could have left the Bundesliga club again almost immediately.

However, Stuttgart were reportedly demanding €65 million to let him go – a fee that proved too high for interested parties such as Galatasaray, Newcastle United and Al Ittihad.

Now, according to Sky Germany, the Morocco international is available at a significantly reduced price, with the German broadcaster reporting that his new valuation stands at €40 million, including bonuses.

A move could potentially be discussed again as early as January, with Sky reporting that Galatasaray remain interested in signing him.

El Khannouss' contract with Stuttgart runs until the summer of 2030.