Crystal Palace discuss transfer for Quinten Timber from Marseille
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Crystal Palace have reportedly begun discussions to acquire Quinten Timber, the twin brother of Arsenal's Jurrien Timber, from Marseille. The 25-year-old midfielder, valued at around €22 million, has attracted interest as Palace seeks to bolster their midfield options. Quinten Timber, who joined Marseille in January, plays primarily as a box-to-box midfielder. Other clubs, including Porto, are also interested and have held talks regarding a potential move. Palace's interest remains exploratory, with no bid submitted as of yet.
- •Quinten Timber is a central midfielder currently with Marseille.
- •Crystal Palace is considering him as a midfield option.
- •Timber has been valued at approximately €22 million.
- •Porto has reportedly held talks about acquiring Timber.
- •No formal bid from Palace has been made at this time.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace start talks over signing Arsenal star’s twin brother
"The Marseille midfielder, and twin of Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber, is attracting interest as Palace weigh up their midfield options.Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesCrystal Palace have reported...
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