Torino swoop for Aboukhlal and ask after Elmas too
The Granata sent director of sport Davide Vagnati out to Germany today to attend the pre-season friendly match between Toulouse and RB Leipzig in Villingen-Schwenningen.
According to multiple sources including Alfredo Pedullà and Sky Sport Italia, this was to hold negotiations with both clubs.
Torino interest in Aboukhlal and Elmas
PARMA, ITALY – MARCH 08: Eljif Elmas of Torino competes for the ball with Nahuel Estévez of Parma calcio during the Serie A match between Parma and Torino at Stadio Ennio Tardini on March 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by)
The primary target for discussion was Aboukhlal, who notably was not even named on the bench for Toulouse this afternoon.
The 25-year-old is a Morocco international, but he was born and raised in the Netherlands, so is available on an EU passport.
He made the move from AZ Alkmaar to Toulouse in 2022 for €2m and is into the final months of his contract, making him an affordable prospect.
The offer on the table is reported to be worth €8m plus add-ons.
He scored seven goals and provided four assists in 26 Ligue 1 appearances last season.
Meanwhile, Sportitalia report that Torino are also approaching RB Leipzig for Elmas, who spent the last six months on loan with the Granata and would be eager for a return to Serie A.
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