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Crystal Palace have agreed a deal to sign Union Saint-Gilloise winger Anan Khalaili alongside Dwight McNeil, according to a report.
The Eagles have had a relatively quiet summer transfer window so far, with new manager Pierre Sage bringing in Oscar Mingueza and Takehiro Tomiyasu on free transfers to bolster the defence. But the club have now begun to start looking to strengthen other areas of the squad, including their attack.
A deal has been agreed for a swap deal with Everton for Dwight McNeil to join, with Brennan Johnson going the other way just seven months after arriving from Tottenham, and now they have added another star to their forward line.
Crystal Palace Agree Khalaili Deal
Anan Khalaili
According to a report by Footmercato journalist Santi Aouna, Crystal Palace have now agreed a deal with Belgian outfit Union Saint-Gilloise for Israeli winger Anan Khalaili.
It's unclear how much the south London club have agreed to pay for the 21-year-old, but it's also reported that there is now an agreement between the club and player over a move to Selhurst Park, with the player giving his green light to making the switch.
The player is now set to travel to the UK to undergo a medical, with Crystal Palace set to make another addition to the squad ahead of the new season beginning.
The winger enjoyed a fine season in 2025/26 as he scored six goals and registered six assists in 52 appearances across all competitions, which attracted the interest of a number of clubs across Europe.
A move to Inter Milan was agreed earlier in the window, before an issue showed up during his medical and the Serie A champions decided against proceeding with the deal. That has opened the door for Palace to step in and strike an agreement and bring him to the Premier League.
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Khalaili an 'Extraordinary' Talent
Pierre Sage
Khalaili is believed to be one of the top young winger prospects around, and it's a real coup for Palace to be able to seal his arrival ahead of other interested parties.
A report from Sports.Walla states that scouts have been majorly impressed with him in the past too, as they stated:
With Champions League experience, and international experience despite his young age, Palace have got a great deal over the line and their squad is now beginning to take shape with the new season beginning in just under three weeks.