Crystal Palace are stepping up their attempt to secure Jean-Philippe Mateta on improved terms as external interest around the striker refuses to fade.
SportsBoom reports that Palace are ready to reward Mateta with a lucrative new deal after his decisive role in the club’s historic European triumph.
The report adds that Juventus, AC Milan, Newcastle United and Manchester United are all monitoring the France forward’s situation.
Palace Move To Protect Pierre Sage’s Attack
Mateta’s contract runs until June 2027, leaving Palace with a clear decision before the market hardens.
Sky Sports previously reported that Manchester United hold long-term interest, while Palace turned down bids worth up to £50million from Champions League clubs in the last window.
That context explains why Palace are trying to move quickly. Pierre Sage has arrived with a brief to keep the club competitive in Europe, and Palace cannot let one of his main attacking reference points drift towards a vulnerable contract position.
Read Crystal Palace has already looked at why Folarin Balogun’s price gives Palace a transfer-market test. That striker market only makes Mateta’s situation more important.
The Guardian has also reported that Palace want to hold on to their leading players as Sage begins work.
For Palace, the calculation is straightforward. Tying down Mateta would protect a proven match-winner, strengthen Sage’s first summer and remove one of the easiest pressure points for clubs hunting a Premier League-ready forward.
