Manchester United are ‘in the running’ to sign Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta.
That’s according to L’Equipe, and they cover Manchester United interest and the striker’s stance on leaving Crystal Palace in the summer window.
Mateta has impressed for Crystal Palace this season, scoring 17 goals and registering four assists from 47 games.
The newspaper states it’s natural that he’s in demand and mention the Red Devils. They add Manchester United have ‘already positioned themselves’ to snatch him from the FA Cup winners.
Ruben Amorim’s side are working on improving their attack for next season. They will sign Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha and reportedly want Viktor Gyökeres. It’s unclear if the Sporting star is willing to join Manchester United, who are also looking at other options.
This is where the Crystal Palace player comes into the picture. The report states it will be crucial for the 27-year-old to take the right step as he dreams of playing for France at the 2026 World Cup.
He’s aware his decision to stay or leave Crystal Palace will have ‘significant consequences’ of receiving call up from Didier Deschamps.
Manchester United will miss out on Europe next season. Mateta must decide whether to accept a challenge from the Red Devils, stay at Crystal Palace and play in the Europa League or wait for a Champions League club.
L’Equipe report the Eagles frontman will wait for concrete prospects before making his final choice in the coming weeks.