Anan Khalaili is leaving Union Saint-Gilloise to join Crystal Palace. According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal is almost complete. The transfer fee is 25 million euros plus bonuses, an amount close to what was previously agreed with Inter. That deal failed due to a lack of fitness approval after medical checks at Coni. Khalaili underwent medical checks with Crystal Palace, which permitted his registration. Regulations in England are less strict than in Italy and permit players with similar issues to participate, as was demonstrated in the case for Eriksen.

Anan Khalaili did not travel with Union Saint-Gilloise to Norway and was also absent in Westerlo. In Israel, it was reported that Khalaili was transferring to Crystal Palace. Transferwatcher David Ornstein confirmed that Crystal Palace is in the process of finalising a deal to sign Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise. According to David Ornstein, Union Saint-Gilloise will receive approximately 24.5 million euros (~£21m) for Khalaili. Only the last details between the clubs need to be arranged. Khalaili has already successfully completed his medical with Crystal Palace. He is set to sign a contract until 2031, with an option for an extra year. David Ornstein reported that a previous transfer to Inter failed a few weeks ago due to a heart irregularity found in Italy, but this was not an issue for Crystal Palace.

According to @SebSB and @TheAthleticFC, Crystal Palace is finalising a deal to sign Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise. The 21-year-old right-back underwent a medical yesterday. Crystal Palace is now working to complete an agreement with Union Saint-Gilloise on a fee of approximately £21 million, and a 5+1 year contract is in place.

According to Het Laatste Nieuws and Het Nieuwsblad, Anan Khalaili has not traveled with Union. The reports state that although the official reason for his absence is a minor injury, it is primarily explained by an imminent transfer to Crystal Palace and is viewed as confirmation that the move could be completed soon.

Santi Aouna reports that Crystal Palace has reached an agreement with Union Saint-Gilloise for the transfer of Anan Khalaili. An agreement has also been reached with Anan Khalaili, and he has given his approval to join the London club managed by Pierre Sage. The transfer requires only a medical examination to be made official.

According to the Israeli broadcaster Sport5, Anan Khalaili's transfer to Crystal Palace is being finalized. Khalaili has already agreed on contract terms with the London club, and the club's directors have reached an agreement with the Belgian club for a fee slightly below 30 million euros.

According to CalcioMercato, Anan Khalaili is set to leave Union Saint-Gilloise and is close to a move to Crystal Palace. The deal is valued at a total of 30 million. The report adds that Khalaili did not join Inter due to problems that emerged during the medical fitness assessment.

According to Het Laatste Nieuws and ONE, Anan Khalaili is reportedly moving to the Premier League. The reports state Crystal Palace is willing to pay a little under €30 million. The English club wants to pay €28 million for Khalaili, which would be a record outgoing transfer for Union SG.

CalcioMercato reports that several Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace, are seeking to sign Anan Khalaili.

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.