Israeli Midfielder Anan Khalaily Explores Premier League Options After Failed Inter Milan Transfer

Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily was close to completing a high-profile transfer to Inter Milan after agreeing to terms with the club. However, he failed to pass the rigorous medical examinations in Italy, forcing him to seek opportunities outside the Italian league. Following this setback, Khalaily's agents are now considering offers from the English Premier League, with Newcastle United and Crystal Palace already expressing interest in the player.

Earlier reports from the Daily Mail indicated that Newcastle United had shown strong interest in Khalaily during the January transfer window, approaching his current club, Union Saint-Gilloise, in Belgium. However, the Belgian club was unwilling to release him mid-season, stating any transfer would only occur in the summer. Newcastle reportedly values Khalaily highly, praising his speed and impressive technical skills as great potential for the future.

In addition to Newcastle, Crystal Palace is among several clubs that have shown interest in Khalaily in recent weeks. His father, Majdi Khalaily, confirmed that other teams such as Ipswich Town, Cagliari, Atalanta, and Napoli also made inquiries. Despite Napoli's interest, they declined to meet Union Saint-Gilloise's firm asking price of 25 million euros, a price that led Inter Milan to enter the negotiations. With the failed medical at Inter, Khalaily must now find a club willing to meet this valuation outside Italy.