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Tottenham Battles Crystal Palace for Midfielder El Khannouss

8/25/2025

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Tottenham Hotspur is competing with Crystal Palace for midfielder Bilal El Khannouss.
Crystal Palace had nearly finalized a €35 million deal with Leicester City.
Spurs' president, Daniel Levy, seeks El Khannouss after missing out on Eberechi Eze, emphasizing their need for midfield creativity.
El Khannouss' decision may depend on his desire for playing time versus Tottenham's financial and European prospects.

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Tottenham Hotspur is competing with Crystal Palace for midfielder Bilal El Khannouss.
Crystal Palace had nearly finalized a €35 million deal with Leicester City.
Spurs' president, Daniel Levy, seeks El Khannouss after missing out on Eberechi Eze, emphasizing their need for midfield creativity.
El Khannouss' decision may depend on his desire for playing time versus Tottenham's financial and European prospects.