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Crystal Palace targets Quinten Timber from Marseille for midfield boost

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Crystal Palace targets Quinten Timber from Marseille for midfield boost
Summary

Crystal Palace has expressed interest in acquiring Quinten Timber, a midfielder from Marseille, according to L’Equipe. The club, following a 2-0 loss to Everton in their Premier League opener, aims to strengthen their midfield. Timber, who is 25 and played for the Netherlands in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joined Marseille last winter for €4.5 million. He is currently contracted with Marseille until 2030 and has made 16 appearances for the club. Reports indicate that FC Porto is no longer pursuing Timber, who has a valuation under €20 million.

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By the Numbers
  • •Crystal Palace lost 2-0 to Everton in their Premier League opener.
  • •Quinten Timber participated in the Netherlands’ World Cup squad.
  • •Timber's transfer fee to Marseille was €4.5 million.
  • •He is contracted with Marseille until 2030.
  • •FC Porto is no longer in the race for Timber's signature.
Latest Updates
  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Marseille’s Quinten Timber nears Crystal Palace move
  • 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace interested in Marseille midfielder Quinten Timber
What they're saying
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La Provence understands that Quinten Timber (25) is nearing a move to Premier League side Crystal Palace. Timber only joined Olympique de Marseille in January. The versatile midfielder signed from Fey...

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Crystal Palace have enquired about Marseille and Netherlands international midfielder Quinten Timber (25), according to L’Equipe. The outlet understands that the Eagles, who have lost their Premier ...

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