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Newcastle United<\/a> hold a “strong interest” in signing an exciting set-piece expert this summer, according to a new report from reliable journalist John Percy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It has been a tumultuous summer at St James’ Park, with the Magpies failing to bring in numerous transfer targets, being pipped by other Premier League<\/a> clubs to the likes of James Trafford and Bryan Mbeumo, among others.<\/p>\n Still, there have been more positive signs in the past few days, with AC Milan centre-back Malick Thiaw agreeing a move to Newcastle, strengthening Eddie Howe<\/a>‘s defensive options, which has been a priority throughout the summer transfer window. He underwent a medical on Monday.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Magpies have also completed the signing of teenager Isaac Moran<\/a>, who was formerly at Liverpool, with the 16-year-old midfielder coming in as a bright part of the club’s future.<\/p>\n It is important that further business is also completed between now and deadline day, not least signing a couple of strikers if Alexander Isak ends up sealing a move to Liverpool. Now, a positive update has emerged in that respect.<\/p>\n According to Percy on X<\/em>, Newcastle club chiefs have a “strong interest” in Leicester City attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss<\/a>, amid interest from other Premier League clubs.<\/p>\n El Khannouss is a big talent who could impress greatly for the Magpies, not least with his set-piece quality that he outlined over the weekend during the opening round of Championship matches.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old registered both assists in Leicester’s 2-1 win at home to Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, both from set-pieces, and he is arguably too good a footballer to be playing in the second tier of English football.<\/p>\n El Khannouss has been hailed as an “elite” player by Ben Mattinson<\/a> as recently as last year, and while an attacking midfielder by trade, he can also take up a deeper role if needed, and can shine on the left wing.<\/p>\n At 21, there is still so much more to come from the Moroccan, too, and he could add some extra midfield guile that is arguably needed for Newcastle, giving Howe a different option to the likes of Joelinton and Joe Willock in the current squad.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Two new signings agreed at Newcastle<\/strong>
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