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title: "Crystal Palace want to beat Aston Villa to €30m Dutch star"
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published: "2026-05-20T07:24:58Z"
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# Crystal Palace want to beat Aston Villa to €30m Dutch star

- Crystal Palace eye Quinten Timber
- Aston Villa also interested in Dutchman
- Marseille set asking price

**Crystal Palace are reportedly rivalling Aston Villa in the race to sign Marseille midfielder Quinten Timber. The Dutchman has landed on the Eagles’ shortlist ahead of a crucial summer transfer window.**

[Sports Boom](https://www.sportsboom.co.uk/football/transfer-news/exclusive-quinten-timber-aston-villa-and-crystal-palace-are-on-their-way-to-the-premier-league) reports that Palace are eyeing the 24-year-old, who is the brother of Arsenal’s title-winning Jurrien. Villa are currently frontrunners although the South London outfit’s interest might increase off the back of Jefferson Lerma snubbing a new contract.

Timber is a box-to-box midfielder who is superb at retaining possession. He’s made 16 appearances for Marseille, whom he only joined from Feyenoord in the winter.

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## Crystal Palace battle Aston Villa for Timber

Timber is said to be open to a move to the Premier League, where he could face his brother. A move to Selhurst Park is a possibility and he’s valued at around €30 million.

The problem the South Londoners might have is seeing off competition from Villa. Unai Emery’s men have qualified for the UEFA Champions League and that is always a big advantage for any club battling for a player’s signature.

Palace will be overhauling their midfield this summer amid Daichi Kamada’s departure. Lerma reportedly turned down a new contract this week and could head to La Liga as a free agent.

Timber has plenty of experience, having earned 10 caps for the Netherlands. He was part of Arne Slot’s Feyenoord team that won the Eredivisie in the 2022/23 campaign.

## Interesting option

Timber has impressed during his short time at Marseille and his profile suits the Premier League. An all-action midfielder who has tons of energy, he might be an ideal Kamada replacement.

The asking price is more than reasonable and allows Palace to further strengthen in midfield. [Reports](https://readcrystalpalace.com/2026/02/19/crystal-palace-turn-to-hayden-hackney-as-liverpool-linked-wharton-replacement-football-soccer/)suggest Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney is on the Eagles’ wishlist and they are also [eyeing](https://readcrystalpalace.com/2026/04/25/crystal-palace-everton-battle-for-jordan-james-transfer-news/)Rennes’ Jordan James.

The South London outfit could head into next season as UEFA Conference League winners if they beat Rayo Vallecano in the final on May 27th. That grants them a place in the Europa League and strength in depth is vital.

A new manager will be at the helm ahead of Oliver Glasner’s departure in June. They must be backed in the transfer window and some huge names might need replacing.