Headline: Bundesliga Midfielders Farès Chaïbi and Exequiel Palacios Consider Moves to Premier League
Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town are exploring potential transfers for two Bundesliga midfielders as the transfer window approaches its deadline. The London club has shown interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Farès Chaïbi, while Ipswich continues to chase Bayer Leverkusen’s Exequiel Palacios. According to Sport Bild, Crystal Palace is considering a bid for Chaïbi, although they have yet to submit a formal offer to Frankfurt. A proposal may be forthcoming, according to reports.
Eintracht Frankfurt stands prepared for Chaïbi’s potential exit, as they have established their preferred midfield duo for the season, featuring new signings Noël Aséko and Raphael Onyedika. Chaïbi’s adaptability is a significant aspect of his appeal; he can operate in a central role or further up the pitch. Since joining Frankfurt in 2023, the Algeria international has become a consistent presence in his national team.
Interest in Chaïbi from English clubs isn’t new; Aston Villa and Brentford have previously considered him, and his recent performances for Algeria in the World Cup have only heightened his visibility.
Exequiel Palacios Now Requests Transfer from Leverkusen
In a related development, Exequiel Palacios, 27, has formally expressed his desire to leave Bayer Leverkusen, as reported by the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger. Prior reports indicated he was contemplating a transfer but had not made a formal request until now.
Ipswich Town is actively pursuing Palacios. While he initially sought a move to a more established Premier League club, he is now open to joining the recently promoted side and is reportedly willing to adjust his financial expectations to facilitate the transfer.
Despite his interest, a significant financial gap persists between the two clubs. Ipswich has proposed around €20 million, whereas Leverkusen values Palacios at approximately €35 million.
If Palacios departs, it would create a notable shift in Leverkusen’s fluid midfield setup, particularly under coach Carles Martínez. Get German Football News has noted that Palacios remains a key player in Leverkusen’s plans for the upcoming season.
Both Chaïbi and Palacios now find themselves in a crucial phase of the transfer window. While Crystal Palace has yet to make a definitive approach for Chaïbi, Ipswich Town is already aware of the hurdles they must overcome to move negotiations forward.
Two Bundesliga midfielders could be headed for the Premier League before the transfer window closes, with Crystal Palace showing concrete interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Farès Chaïbi and Ipswich Town continuing their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s Exequiel Palacios. According to Sport Bild, Crystal Palace are considering a move for Chaïbi. No formal offer has yet arrived in Frankfurt, though one could reportedly follow soon.
A potential departure would pose no significant problems for Eintracht. The RheinMainAdler have built their preferred midfield partnership for the coming season around new additions Noël Aséko and Raphael Onyedika.
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Chaïbi’s versatility remains one of his major selling points. The Algeria international can work centrally or further forward and has established himself as a regular for his national team since arriving in Frankfurt in 2023.
Interest from England is also nothing new. Aston Villa and Brentford have previously been linked with Chaïbi, while his recent World Cup performances for Algeria further raised his profile.
Exequiel Palacios now pushes for Leverkusen departure
There has meanwhile been a significant development in Exequiel Palacios’s situation at Bayer Leverkusen. According to the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger, the 27-year-old has now explicitly informed Leverkusen of his desire to leave. Previous reports had suggested that Palacios was considering a transfer without having formally requested one.
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Ipswich Town remain the interested party. Palacios had initially preferred a move to one of England’s established top clubs, but is now reportedly open to joining the newly promoted Premier League side. The Argentina international is even said to have reduced his financial demands in order to facilitate a move.
A considerable gap nevertheless remains between the clubs. Ipswich have reportedly offered approximately €20m, while Leverkusen believe around €35m constitutes fair market value.
Palacios’s possible departure would significantly alter an already fluid midfield picture under Carles Martínez. As discussed in Get German Football News’ 2026/27 Bayer Leverkusen tactical preview, Palacios remains a projected Leverkusen starter.
For both Chaïbi and Palacios, the decisive stage of the transfer window therefore appears to be approaching. Palace have yet to make their first concrete move for the Frankfurt midfielder, while Ipswich have already done so and now know what it will take to move negotiations forward.
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