Jean-Philippe Mateta has told Crystal Palace he wants to leave the club this month, amid the many reports that the likes of Chelsea are very much interested in getting a transfer deal done.
CHELSEA spent some serious money in the transfer window adding some quality players to that attack, with the arrival of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap two stars that were supposed to be the forwards that would bang in the goals.
Both players have put in some impressive performances at times this season, but there is a feeling that Liam Rosenior needs a more powerful striker to lead that Chelsea attack in order to get back into the Champions League next season.
Aston Villa and Juventus are interested in signing the Eagles striker in January, but reports on the Daily Mail website have now claimed that Chelsea are one of the clubs that could make a surprise move for Mateta.
Palace are not actively trying to sell the 28-year-old, who has 18 months left on his contract, and It would require a significant offer for Palace to be tempted to sell the player, but he has told the club he wants out.
Mateta’s desire to leave comes after Palace captain Marc Guehi joined Manchester City in a £20m deal, while boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave at the end of the season.
IcChelsea news says..
Mateta is not the massive name signing that we need, his age may put the CHELSEA board off, but if Rosenior wants a striker that will worry Premier League defenders, that will score goals, he could be a great short-term signing.
He would not cost alot of money, maybe around £35 million, so he could be a solid addition right? Especially as the club have really struggled for goals this season already and need someone that will help improve both Delap and Pedro.
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