Israeli winger Anan Khalaili is poised to become the most expensive Israeli player ever after agreeing to a £32.5 million move to Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.
The transfer follows a stalled attempt to join Inter Milan, where the 21‑year‑old failed his medical examination, a setback that kept him at Union Saint‑Germain in Belgium before the Premier League breakthrough.
Crystal Palace’s recent triumph in the UEFA Conference League has earned them a spot in next season’s Europa League, adding a European dimension to Khalaili’s new environment.
Joining him in the Premier League, Manor Solomon is set to transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to West Ham United for a reported £6.7 million, a move that includes performance‑related add‑ons and a sell‑on clause.
Solomon’s career began at Maccabi Petah Tikva, took him to Tottenham, Leeds United and Villarreal in Spain, where he encountered criticism because of his Israeli background, before the latest switch.
A New Era for Israeli Talent in the Premier League
Both players have represented Israel at senior level, with Khalaili earning 16 caps and Solomon breaking into the national team at just 17, underscoring the growing impact of Israeli talent on European football.