West Ham have stepped up their interest in Leicester City midfielder Bilal El Khannouss.
The youngster was one of the few bright points in Leicester's relegation campaign last season.
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L'Equipe says West Ham were watching El Khannouss last term and are now in contact with the Foxes about a price for the midfielder.
El Khannouss is reluctant to play in the Championship and would prefer to find himself a move to the Premier League.
He scored twice and set up three goals in the Premier League last term.