Anan Khalaily Nears Premier League Transfer Amid Advanced Negotiations

Anan Khalaily, currently playing for Union Saint-Gilloise, is in advanced talks with two Premier League clubs and is expected to finalize a transfer soon. The Israeli winger was absent from his team's recent matches, including the game against Westerlo, due to these ongoing negotiations. Sources within Belgian football indicated that the club decided to exclude him from the squad because his move is imminent.

Khalaily previously came close to joining the Italian Serie A club Inter Milan, but the transfer fell through after medical examinations revealed issues. Inter's medical staff supported the signing, but strict regulations from the Italian Olympic Committee prevented the deal from being completed.

Maccabi Haifa, Khalaily's former club, is closely monitoring the situation as they are entitled to 15 percent of the transfer fee, after deducting 7.5 million euros. The club awaits the final sale amount, which could provide a significant financial boost.

The transfer is expected to conclude within the coming week, marking a major step in Khalaily's career as he moves to one of England's top football leagues.