Three Bilal El Khannouss replacements Leicester City can target as £32m Crystal Palace move edges closer

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Leicester City are set to lose another one of their key players.

Bilal El Khannouss is closing in on a £32m move to Crystal Palace and he will be the fourth big name to leave the King Power Stadium following the exits of Conor Coady, Wilfred Ndidi and Mads Hermansen earlier in the window.

Marti Cifuentes will have just over a week-and-a-half to find any replacements for the Morocco international and even though he has youngster Will Alves, will need reinforcements.

So, here are three names that the Foxes could target to aid their Championship promotion bid.

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Josh Brownhill

It seems that Leicester are unwilling to spend money and will be keeping an eye on the free agent market this summer.

Josh Brownhill has been linked with Leicester and is a free agent after five years with Burnley.

Brownhill scored 18 goals in the Championship and captained Scott Parker’s side to second place.

It feels like a no-brainer to bring him on a free and restore some discipline to the side.

Calvin Stengs

Robin van Persie has deemed Calvin Stengs as surplus to requirements and the wide man could be on the move this summer.

Stengs has been linked with Celtic but the reports aren’t suggesting any discussions are advanced, which could open the door to Leicester.

The 26-year-old can also operate across the attacking positions, adding versatility to the ranks and in all honesty, he would be a big coup for the club.

Ilias Chair

QPR were Cifuentes’ old stomping ground so he will know which players could be up to the task of playing for Leicester.

Ilias Chair is a proven Championship talent known to Leicester’s scouting team, having been considered by them in the past.

Chair would need no time to adapt to the league or style of play and could make an instant impact at the King Power Stadium.

There is a chance that the Foxes would have to pay a premium for his services, but he may be a sensible replacement.