Aston Villa and Everton are keen on singing 21-year-old Israeli winger Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise this summer.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Anan Khalaili is also the subject of interest from Inter Milan, with the Nerazzurri in pole position to sign the 21-year-old Union Saint-Gilloise winger. The update has also revealed that the Serie A champions have made an opening bid worth €20 million, with the Belgian club holding out for €30 million as talks between the two parties extend.
Who is Anan Khalaili?
Anan Khalaili is the latest promising prospect from his homeland to rise in prominence. Born in Haifa, the 21-year-old spent his formative years in Israel, starting his youth career at Beitar Haifa before graduating from the youth division at Maccabi Haifa. However, the youngster has seen his stock soar since joining Union Saint-Gilloise in July 2024.
The Israeli international was instrumental in Union Saint-Gilloise’s impressive 2025/26 campaign, in which they won a trophy and finished runners-up to KAA Gent in the Pro League final. Khalaili scored six goals and provided six assists in 52 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, his exploits have piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs.
A man in demand
Aston Villa will pursue a wide attacker in the ongoing transfer window, as Jadon Sancho’s loan stint has ended, with a permanent move not on the cards. Additionally, Leon Bailey reportedly faces an uncertain future at Villa Park, forcing the West Midlands club to identify targets, including Anis Hadj Moussa.
Meanwhile, Everton’s interest in Anan Khalaili makes sense. The Toffees are combing the market for a winger, as they have yet to reach an agreement over a permanent move for Jack Grealish. Additionally, recent reports have claimed that the Merseyside club could be forced to sell Iliman Ndiaye amid his links with several high-profile clubs.
As for Inter Milan, the Serie A champions are reportedly eager to remodel their offensive unit and bring some width to their attacking moves. With Denzel Dumfries joining Real Madrid, they need a solution on the right flank, and Khalaili has the energy and defensive work-rate to fill in as a right wing-back.
With Inter Milan already advancing talks with Union Saint-Gilloise for a deal, Aston Villa and Everton have an uphill task to secure his services. However, the Premier League clubs can turn the tide if they submit a bid close to the Belgian club’s asking price of €30 million.