Quinten Timber is officially set for a move to Crystal Palace, with talks between Olympique de Marseille and the Eagles finally getting going again on transfer deadline day. RMC Sport is reporting that the Dutchman is now practically headed to Selhurst Park, making this one of those frantic end-of-window sprints we love to watch.
Marseille’s Money Woes Are Pushing Timber Out
This isn’t just about moving a player, it’s about OM’s financial health, plain and simple. Marseille’s management apparently feels they’ve got enough quality and depth in their midfield. But the real kicker? They need funds. Like, *seriously* need funds to meet the financial constraints hammered down by the National Directorate for Financial Control (DNCG). So, yeah, they basically had to open the door for Timber’s departure to help balance the books. This is the kind of stuff that shows how tight things are for clubs behind the scenes.
A Quick Turnaround for Timber, a Win for OM’s Wallet
The transfer itself is reportedly worth over €18m, which is a pretty solid return for Marseille, considering they just brought Timber in from Feyenoord last winter for €4.5m. That’s a quick flip and a nice chunk of change for their coffers! Since joining, Timber has made 17 appearances in the white and blue. While Crystal Palace was pushing for this deal, they were also in talks with Sunderland for Malick Fofana, a 21-year-old Belgian player, who might now actually be heading to the Black Cats instead. It sounds like Crystal Palace prioritized getting Timber across the finish line.
With the transfer window slamming shut, RMC Sport understands that Timber is super close to completing his move. It’s deadline day chaos, and this move means some much-needed cash for Marseille and a new chapter for Timber at Selhurst Park. The clock is ticking, but this one looks like a done deal.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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