Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 27-year-old Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer.
According to a report from Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Crystal Palace are now hoping to offer Jean-Philippe Mateta a new contract. The development will come as a blow for Manchester United, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.
The 27-year-old is a proven performer in the Premier League, and he could be the ideal acquisition for Manchester United. The Red Devils need more depth in the attacking unit. They need someone who will be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact.
The Crystal Palace striker is well settled in the Premier League, and he could improve them instantly. He will add goals and creativity to the Manchester United attack. That Frenchman has 18 goal contributions this season.
Summer signing Joshua Zirkzee is still getting to grips with English football, and Rasmus Hojlund has not been at his best either. Manchester United need a reliable goalscorer in their side, and it will be interesting to see if they can improve the squad adequately during the summer transfer window. They have been linked with other strikers as well, including Benjamin Sesko.
Will Mateta sign a new deal with Crystal Palace?
Manchester United certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal across the line and it remains to be seen whether the player is ready to commit his long-term future to the Eagles. It is fair to assume that Manchester United will find it difficult to sign him if he decides to sign an extension with Crystal Palace.
The opportunity to join Manchester United can be quite tempting for most players and the Red Devils will hope that the striker refuses to commit his long term future to the West London club.
Even though Manchester United have not been at their best, and they are unlikely to secure Champions League qualification, they are a huge club and most players will be attracted to the idea of joining them. Manchester United have a number of talented players and a quality manager. If they can plug the gaps in their squad during the summer transfer window, there is no reason why they cannot get back to their best once again.