Manchester United have reportedly opened talks to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta in the summer, with Crystal Palace set to demand a hefty fee.
According toGFFN, Manchester United are keen to explore a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta, having opened talks for the 27-year-old French striker. The in-form Crystal Palace forward will be a costly buy as the Eagles are not keen to let him leave on the cheap despite the attacker entering the final year of his deal in the summer.
Jean-Philippe has played the best football of his career under Oliver Glasner since the Austrian’s arrival around this time last season. He has continued his prolific form in front of goal despite some wobbles in the early part of the campaign. The Frenchman has notched 12 goals this season and remains Crystal Palace’s starting striker.
Some rumours linked the striker withManchester United and Atletico Madrid, although Crystal Palace did well to keep him on board. The summer window might be different for the Eagles, as they might have to consider the striker’s future, given that Mateta entered his deal’s final year then.
There have been talks of a new contract, although a big opportunity should land on Mateta’s table. He might consider his future at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace are not keen to sell him on the cheap despite his contractual situation, with the report stating they will demand at least £40 million to sell the striker.
Manchester United are mentioned as a potential suitor ahead of the summer, with Ruben Amorim looking for a different option to Rasmus Hojlund.While they are not actively looking to sell the Dane, a good enough offer in the summer could fuel speculation, provided they can land a replacement, like Mateta.
Manchester United in Jean-Philippe Mateta talks
Manchester United are looking for a new striker, andnames like Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen are mentioned with links ahead of the summer. The links with Mateta refuse to go away, as the report claims Manchester United are in talks to explore a move for the £40 million-rated Premier League striker.
Mateta could be a good enough opportunity for Manchester United to improve their frontline, although the price tag may be a bit bothersome. It remains to be seen how adamant Palace are over their asking rate, as they might have to consider the risk of losing the striker on a Bosman deal when the 2025-26 season ends.