Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart loan, official)

[fox_favourite]

11 minutes ago, Chelmofox said:

Plot thickens here doesn't it.

 

Taken off half time vs Preston after playing doggo. Rest of the team completely out of sorts for the rest of that game with very subdued celebrations for Mongas first senior goal, and the team not being able to see out the game.

 

Marti appearing very (outwardly) professional, whilst rumours are rife that Bilal is playing snake. 

 

Last 2 games squad have appeared much happier and settled, even with playing a 17 year old in that position who (whilst having great potential) isn't currently as gifted or confident but appeared to be doing the job he was asked to do.

 

Potential suitors (Palace and Spurs) pull out the race and only way to get the snake gone is a pretty lame loan deal.

 

The british clubs clearly clocked him didn't they, and didn't want the hassle when there were other options around with better stats.

That also paints Marti in an even better light in dealing with that and then getting the players on side for those 2 games. 

 

He's impressing me more and more. He's very Pearson esque in the way he deals with difficult players and he wears white trainers. We've been crying out for him for years, glad he's here. 

Edited 31 August 2025 by fox_favourite

[moore_94]

I imagine Bilal is one of those rumoured to be half-arsing it or not bothering with training

Edited 31 August 2025 by moore_94

[Mickyblueeyes]

If he has been disruptive in training to get what he wants, we have no choice but to get him out asap. 

[Nolucklcfc]

15 minutes ago, MGLCFC said:

So Winks should be gone tomorrow then?

Hopefully 

[fox_favourite]

1 minute ago, moore_94 said:

I imagine Bilal is one of those rumoured to be half-arsing it or not bothering with training

A grade A+ moron. 

[MonarchFox]

4 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

I imagine Bilal is one of those rumoured to be half-arsing it or not bothering with training

Looks the type.  I've never taken to him, I'd happily see him gone

[urban.spaceman]

16 minutes ago, Chelmofox said:

Plot thickens here doesn't it.

 

Taken off half time vs Preston after playing doggo. Rest of the team completely out of sorts for the rest of that game with very subdued celebrations for Mongas first senior goal, and the team not being able to see out the game.

 

Marti appearing very (outwardly) professional, whilst rumours are rife that Bilal is playing snake. 

 

Last 2 games squad have appeared much happier and settled, even with playing a 17 year old in that position who (whilst having great potential) isn't currently as gifted or confident but appeared to be doing the job he was asked to do.

 

Potential suitors (Palace and Spurs) pull out the race and only way to get the snake gone is a pretty lame loan deal.

 

The british clubs clearly clocked him didn't they, and didn't want the hassle when there were other options around with better stats.

Marti when asked about his departure in the next press conference:

 

[studentofthegame]

Nice to see Rudders has overcome his recent bout of competency and returned to the usual status quo, ****ing clown

[Jattdogg]

12 minutes ago, Mickyblueeyes said:

If he has been disruptive in training to get what he wants, we have no choice but to get him out asap. 

To be fair any player being disruptive or acting like a cvnt should be properly punched out by the club captain.

 

Guess time will tell how this all unfolds and if he acted a fool.

 

 

[Brainy]

Late to the party, is it not possible that we've done what we need to do for PSR this year, and that in Bilal we have a high value asset to flog next year?

[iancognito]

46 minutes ago, VLC86 said:

Eh? It’s what happens in transfers 😂

No, you keep your head down let the agents and hangers on do the negotiations and put out a nice statement thanking fans for their support and wish the club well. Posting shady pictures from your new club before anything's been announced is disrespectful.

[VLC86]

2 minutes ago, iancognito said:

No, you keep your head down let the agents and hangers on do the negotiations and put out a nice statement thanking fans for their support and wish the club well. Posting shady pictures from your new club before anything's been announced is disrespectful.

Sorry I thought you meant pictures had been leaked of him at the training ground rather than him posting them himself.

[stu]

 

[ROB-THE-BLUE]

4 minutes ago, Brainy said:

Late to the party, is it not possible that we've done what we need to do for PSR this year, and that in Bilal we have a high value asset to flog next year?

Its only high if he actually performs. Who knows how the petulant little ***** will take to it. If he does play well and they have an option at £25m whatever it is, we've still been mugged.

[FrankieADZ]

thats isnt the fee, Sacha has been wrong with the fees all the way thru this summer in regards BEK

[VLC86]

1 minute ago, FrankieADZ said:

thats isnt the fee, Sacha has been wrong with the fees all the way thru this summer in regards BEK

Probably because he’s pro the players side and it’s what Stuttgart want out there.

[Muzzy_no7]

3 minutes ago, stu said:

 

F***ing pathetic 

[Hitesh]

3 minutes ago, stu said:

 

What's a Mandatory Option? It's either an option or it isn't, surely. It's not mandatory if it's an option. 

[Blue-fox]

So we get a loan fee which I would presume is around 5million, then they have to pay 25 next season? I can’t see how this is a bad deal. 

[adam]

If he has a bad season or ends up with an ACL injury he will be worth about 10 million next summer. Terrible deal for us. 

[Muzzy_no7]

Soton get absolutely ridiculous fees for Fernandes and Dibling meanwhile we scrape £40m for Mads and Bilal. 

[Brainy]

1 minute ago, ROB-THE-BLUE said:

Its only high if he actually performs. Who knows how the petulant little ***** will take to it. If he does play well and they have an option at £25m whatever it is, we've still been mugged.

Meh, can either flog a guy who doesn't want to be here now or flog a guy who doesn't wanna be here next year, probably for roughly the same price. 

 

I get why as fans we'd want the money now and if that's gonna be the difference between us bringing anyone in tomorrow then sure, it's a pants deal for us. I doubt it is gonna be the difference though. I'm not gonna pretend I know everything about PSR but if there's a benefit to keeping hold of him until next year then I don't think it's terrible. Hopefully they're paying most of not all of his wages, think it's clear we just want him out the building.

[VLC86]

Just now, adam said:

If he has a bad season or ends up with an ACL injury he will be worth about 10 million next summer. Terrible deal for us. 

Not if it’s a mandatory option, he’s on loan and then he signs permanently.

[StanSP]

Guessing Mandatory option means if another club comes bidding then they have to match it? 

 

It's such a weird wording I can't work it out

 

[GingerrrFox]

It’s not hard to read between the lines here. £5 million “loan fee”. £25 million next summer to move permanently. Still get the £30 million we were asking for.