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Crystal Palace enquire about Marseille’s Quinten Timber
Crystal Palace are very interested in signing Marseille midfielder Quinten Timber this summer, according to L’Equipe .
The Eagles have made extensive enquiries with his club and his representatives to assess the possibility of a move away from France.
Palace could use a midfielder or two in the centre of the park this season. They will be competing in multiple competitions.
He was one of the best midfielders in the Dutch league with Feyenoord, but the move to France has not worked out after he forced a transfer .
The Palace target might benefit from a change of environment. He could enjoy a new lease of life in South London after failing to make an impact in France.
Crystal Palace began their league campaign with a loss and will be desperate to lift the mood after another disappointing transfer window.
On his day, Timber is a terrific midfielder. The Dutch international is a cultured box-to-box operator, but Palace need to be careful here.
His injury record raises too many questions for a club that needs dependable options in midfield.
He has missed significant time throughout his career, including a 164-day lay-off with a torn lateral knee ligament in 2024/25.
The Palace target also spent 132 days out with a metatarsal fracture earlier in his career.
Those are not minor setbacks, and they sit alongside knee problems, foot injuries, thigh problems and ankle issues.
Also, Palace would be signing him after a disappointing spell, meaning they would be hoping to rediscover the player while taking a sizable injury gamble.
Crystal Palace will have several competitions to navigate, so availability should be a major consideration.
Timber’s talent is undeniable, but the Eagles cannot afford to spend heavily on a player who could be unavailable for long stretches.
They should look for a more reliable midfield option.
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