Aston Villa are in a rush to sign Bilal El-Kahnoo this summer

22 July 2025 - 5:56 pm

 

Aston Villa need to add depth in midfield and the 21-year-old Moroccan player is expected to be a quality addition to the team. The opportunity to move to the Premier League would be exciting for the versatile midfielder.

Bilal El-Kahnoo could be a good choice

The Moroccan player can play as a number 10, on the wing and in midfield. He will add technical ability and creativity to the team.

Former Aston Villa scout Brian King believes El-Kahnoo will be an important player for the club. It remains to be seen whether Villa will sign him. Sunderland are interested in El-Kahnoo. He has been linked with Arsenal in recent months.

“I think Aston Villa should consider a player like El-Kahnoo,” Brian King said in Aston Villa News.

“He’s right on their doorstep and would definitely be a good squad player. However, he’s not a player that excites me.”

“He played well for Leicester last season but the team got relegated. He might have played well but he’s not a player that excites me at all.”

A move to Aston Villa could be ideal for the player

The 21-year-old is talented and has a bright future and can become an important player for Aston Villa if given the right guidance. Emery has done a great job of developing young players over the years and he could play a key role in the development of the Moroccan international.

After Leicester City are relegated, he could be sold for a reasonable price and Aston Villa would likely sign him. If they want to do well in multiple competitions, they need to strengthen their squad depth. They are trying to build a squad that can compete regularly in Europe and having more options would be ideal.