Crystal Palace’s transfer scouts have set their sights on Morocco, where talks with Union Touarga over young defender Taha Majni have reportedly reached an advanced stage. According to reports, physical and medical tests have already taken place under the supervision of Palace representatives, a sign that the London club is serious about bringing the 18-year-old to England. However, no official statement has been issued by either party, and the deal has not yet been finalized.
Advanced talks, medical checks completed under Palace supervision—yet no official word confirms the Majni deal is done.
Majni, born on 11 October 2007, plays primarily as a centre-back but can also operate at right-back or left-back when required. Standing at around 1.87 metres, he is a right-footed defender known for his physical presence and composure on the ball. He is represented by ROOF Talents and has spent his entire career so far at Union Touarga Sportif, the club that developed him from the youth ranks. For those tracking his rise, he is often referenced alongside other rising stars in the Morocco national team squad guide, which details players by position across the Atlas Lions setup.
His rise has been rapid. Promoted to the first team in July 2025, Majni has already featured in Morocco’s Botola Pro league this season. His breakthrough on the international stage came with Morocco’s under-20 side, which won the FIFA U20 World Cup in 2025—the country’s first world title at any level and the first for an Arab nation. Majni played a key role in defense, including a full 90 minutes in the semi-final win over France.
Morocco topped their group after beating Spain and Brazil before defeating Argentina 2-0 in the final. He finished the tournament with four caps and no goals, but his performances helped mark him as one of the standout names in Morocco’s celebrated “golden generation.” Many of these emerging players have passed through the Mohammed VI Football Academy, the country’s renowned institution for developing elite football talent.
Union Touarga’s position in any negotiation is strong. The club recently extended Majni’s contract by five seasons, giving them significant leverage over any potential transfer. That leverage was already evident when Sporting Gijón had an earlier bid rejected, suggesting Union Touarga values Majni higher than external suitors initially expected.
For now, major British outlets have yet to give the story wide coverage, suggesting the move remains in its early public stages. Still, the combination of advanced talks, medical checks, and Palace’s known interest in versatile young defenders points toward a deal that could develop further in the coming weeks.
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