Bilal El Khannouss receives contact for transfer as Everton learn financial demands

Bilal El Khannouss is the latest name to be added to Everton's shortlist ahead of the transfer deadline.

The Toffees are making progress towards several transfer targets ahead of Tuesday's deadline, with Jack Grealish open to a return to Hill Dickinson.

While David Moyes is keen for more attacking reinforcements, the club remain determined to sign a new right-back.

Though the Blues already have Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as their main threat from attacking midfield, the Friedkin Group could look to push the boat out and make a statement addition with El Khannouss.

The Moroccan international has Premier League experience with Leicester City, and has made a real name for himself since leaving England to join VfB Stuttgart.

Everton will face competition for El Khannouss, with Stuttgart's financial demands now known.

VfB Stuttgart set Bilal El Khannouss price tag as Everton register interest

El Khannouss has the ability to play on either flank, as a nine, or in his favoured position of center attacking midfield.

He scored nine times for Stuttgart last season, assisting on seven occasions, and is demanding interest across Europe and further a field this window.

According to Sky Sports Germany reporter Dennis Bayer in an update on X this Thursday, Everton are interested in the forward-thinking midfielder.

Newcastle United are also said to be keen on him, and contact has been made to the player, though club-to-club talks are yet to begin.

Stuttgart are demanding at least £42.8million for the player, and a transfer could even cost up to over £50m for the Toffees.

Two teams in Saudi Arabia also want El Khannouss, who will have to make a decision on his future soon.

This is how Everton can afford El Khannouss

Everton supporters may not expect TFG to splash out another £50m considering the ongoing talks to bring Grealish and a right-back to Merseyside.

However, with speculation surrounding Iliman Ndiaye potentially joining Manchester City, the Toffees could end up pocketing £80m.

A sale could mean that Everton have some extra money to play around with, even if the two transfers happen.

This would open the door to make a move for El Khannouss financially possible, but Everton will need to beat off strong competition for his signature.