Israeli Winger Anan Khalaili Praised as Potential Premier League Signing of the Summer

Crystal Palace has been active in the summer transfer window, signing 11 new players, with Israeli winger Anan Khalaili already being highlighted as one of their most successful acquisitions. An English blog, 'We Are Palace,' which covers the team, awarded Khalaili the highest rating among the new signings, giving him a 9 out of 10. The blog suggested that the 21-year-old sensation, acquired for £21 million, has the potential to be the Premier League's signing of the summer.

For comparison, other new Palace signings received lower scores. Dario Osorio, purchased for £24.7 million, received an 8 out of 10. Oscar Mingueza, Ben Chilwell, and Quinten Timber were rated 7, while Takehiro Tomiyasu received a 5. Evan Guessan and Axel Disasi were given a 4, and Dwight McNeil received the lowest score of 3 out of 10.

The blog also noted that Inter Milan was close to signing Khalaili before the deal fell through, allowing Crystal Palace to secure his transfer from Union Saint-Gilloise. "It says a lot that Inter actually already had Khalaili at San Siro before the deal collapsed, and Crystal Palace did a good job of seizing the opportunity," the blog stated.

Khalaili has taken the right wing position previously held by Daniel Muñoz, who was sold to Nottingham Forest for £22 million. The blog pointed out that Palace effectively made a £1 million profit by replacing the older Muñoz with the nine-years-younger Khalaili.

Khalaili's performance in his first start against Manchester City further fueled excitement around the player. The blog concluded, "After already excelling in his first start, especially against Manchester City, Khalaili can storm the Premier League once he fully settles in."