Leicester City are on the verge of a transfer as Steve Cooper looks to strengthen his squad ahead of Friday’s deadline.
The Foxes picked up a point in their first two games of the season, drawing with Tottenham Hotspur before losing to Fulham.
It’s been a turbulent summer for Leicester after manager Enzo Maresca left to join Chelsea.
Star midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall followed and Leicester failed to really capitalize under new boss Steve Cooper.
Bobby Decordova-Reid, Michael Golding, Caleb Okoli, Oliver Skipp and Jordan Ayew joined while Abdul Fatawu’s loan was made permanent.
Facundo Buonanotte’s loan has also boosted Leicester, but the Foxes are now close to making a major investment.
Leicester City are closing in on a £22million signing
Leicester beat Second Division Tranmere Rovers 4-0 on Tuesday night to book their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
The Foxes have also been busy with a transfer deal, although Genk’s Bilal El Khannouss is expected to join.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims Leicester have reached a “final agreement” with Genk over El Khannoussa’s arrival.
Tavolieri state that Leicester have agreed to pay €23m plus €3m in add-ons, bringing the total deal to €26m (£22m).
Genk will also have a 15% sell-on clause in the deal, and El Khannouss is expected to fly to England on Wednesday.
El Khannous has a four-year contract at the King Power Stadium and Leicester are now looking to secure a major coup.
Liverpool saw Bilal El Khannous
El Khannouss has joined the ranks of Genk after previously being on the books of Anderlecht.
The 20-year-old is a Moroccan international with 14 caps and has already made almost 100 first-team appearances for Genk.
El Khannouss scored only four goals during this time, but he also registered with 14 assists.
Touted for a big future, El Khannous was even on the radar of Premier League giants Liverpool.
Liverpool were reported to be interested in signing El Khannouss in January after being impressed by his performances in Belgium.
However, the Reds never stepped up their interest and that allowed Leicester to swoop in and grab him.
Liverpool may be keeping an eye on El Khannous in the future, but for now at least this is a deal for Leicester fans to enjoy ahead of transfer deadline day.