Anan Khalaili's father, Majdi, confirmed that Crystal Palace was one of several clubs interested in the midfielder before his transfer to Inter. According to Majdi, Napoli submitted the first official offer, which was significantly lower than the Belgian club's asking price. More recent reports from July 2026 stated that Inter Milan offered €23 million plus bonuses and that Como submitted a loan offer that included a €27 million obligation to buy.