Newcastle eye Stuttgart's El Khannouss as backup option

Newcastle are lining up a move for the Moroccan playmaker if their primary target falls through.

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What happened. Newcastle United are exploring the possibility of signing VfB Stuttgart's Bilal El Khannouss, according to Foot Mercato.

• The move is a contingency if the Matias Fernandez-Pardo deal fails.
• El Khannouss is 22 years old and plays for Stuttgart.

Newcastle are reportedly still pursuing Fernandez-Pardo, but El Khannouss is a potential alternative.

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