Anan Khalaili nears record transfer to Crystal Palace

Anan Khalaili, the 21-year-old defender for Union Saint-Gilloise, is reportedly close to a high-profile transfer to the English Premier League club Crystal Palace. The deal is estimated to be worth approximately 28 to 30 million euros, which would set a new outgoing transfer record for Union Saint-Gilloise.

This move follows a period of uncertainty for the player. Earlier this summer, a transfer to Inter Milan collapsed after Khalaili failed a medical examination due to heart-related concerns. However, subsequent medical tests in Belgium have cleared him as fit to play, paving the way for either a return to action with Union Saint-Gilloise or a move to England. Other clubs, including Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, and Newcastle, had previously expressed interest in the player.