Crystal Palace Launch Late Deadline-Day Move for Marseille Midfielder Quinten Timber

Crystal Palace Make Late Move for Marseille Midfielder Quinten Timber

The Telegraph's Mike McGrath reports that Palace have placed the 25-year-old Netherlands international high on their shortlist to bolster Pierre Sage's midfield options before the window shuts.

EXCL Crystal Palace are making a late move for Quinten Timber in a deal from Marseille. The 25yo Holland international has been on #CPFC radar for a central midfield role ahead of deadline @TeleFootball https://t.co/7oAjyeUF29

— Mike McGrath (@mcgrathmike) September 1, 2026

Timber, the twin brother of Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber, only moved to Marseille from Feyenoord in January 2026 for €4.5 million. He established himself quickly in Ligue 1 during the second half of last season, lifting his Transfermarkt market value to €25 million.

Capable of operating across central, attacking, or defensive midfield roles, Timber has amassed 33 career goals and 40 assists across 207 professional appearances for Ajax youth, Utrecht, Feyenoord, and Marseille. On the international stage, he has earned 13 caps and scored one goal for the Netherlands.

Palace are eager to finalize a deal with the French side before the clock runs out:

Midfield Priority: Pierre Sage has prioritized adding dynamic central midfield quality to complement Palace's squad structure.

Marseille Stance: Marseille have been open to player trading this summer amid financial balancing requirements.

Premier League Reunion: A successful move would see Quinten join twin brother Jurriën in London.

Talks between Palace and Marseille are progressing rapidly as the deadline approaches.