According to Sky Sports, Alfie Osborne could move to the Premier League, as multiple teams are competing to sign the teenager. Crystal Palace are prepared to compete with Leeds United for Alfie Osborne. Crystal Palace had watched Osborne play as part of scouting activities and are now considering making an offer for the teenager. Crystal Palace are expected to make a significant offer to Alfie Osborne's representatives. Hearts accept they will lose Alfie Osborne and are requesting compensation of £190,000.

Crystal Palace are monitoring Hearts centre-back Alfie Osborne, according to Anthony Joseph. A number of sides have sent scouts to watch Osborne. His contract expires at the end of the season, and Hearts would be due around £190k in compensation if he leaves.

Scouts from Crystal Palace, Arsenal, and Chelsea were present to watch Hearts' 17-year-old player Alfie Osborne captain the Scotland U19s against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday. The 6ft 5in centre-back's contract at Hearts expires this summer, which could make him available for a compensation fee of £160k. Osborne has been capped four times for Scotland at the U19 level. In the current 2025/2026 season, he has made 27 appearances and scored one goal in the Scottish Lowland Football League. It was reported in March 2026 that the compensation package would be less than £250,000.