Palace step up pursuit
Crystal Palace are weighing up a formal approach for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Farès Chaïbi after identifying the Algeria international as a transfer target. The Premier League club have maintained concrete interest in the 23-year-old and could table an offer imminently.
The attacking midfielder moved to the Bundesliga from Toulouse in 2023, with Frankfurt investing €10 million to secure his signature. Since then, he has continued his development while becoming a regular fixture in the Algerian national team setup.
World Cup experience
Chaïbi’s international pedigree was evident during Algeria’s recent World Cup campaign, where he started every match and completed the full 90 minutes on all four occasions. He has accumulated 34 caps for his country, underlining his importance at that level.
Competition for signature
English interest in Chaïbi is well established. Both Aston Villa and Brentford have previously explored moves for the playmaker, though neither advanced to the bidding stage. Crystal Palace now appear ready to accelerate their pursuit as they seek reinforcements for the new season.
The South London club view the midfielder as a potential addition to their creative options, with his experience in France and Germany suggesting he could adapt to the demands of the Premier League. Any deal would likely require a significant outlay given Frankfurt’s initial investment.
Palace continue to assess their targets as the transfer window progresses, with Chaïbi representing one of several options under consideration for the midfield area.