Manchester United’s striker search has hit one other impediment as Crystal Palace transfer to safe Jean‑Philippe Mateta to a brand new long-term deal, successfully blocking any potential transfer to Outdated Trafford.
Mateta’s present contract runs till 2027, and with Palace making ready for European competitors underneath Oliver Glasner, they’re eager to retain his companies.
Former Man United and Blackburn scout Mick Brown revealed the Eagles are “assured” of finalising phrases with the 27‑12 months‑outdated ahead.
rown explains that talks have been initiated as early as December to chase away rival curiosity.
United have monitored Mateta intently, however until the striker receives a proposal from a Champions League, pushing membership he can’t refuse, Palace consider they’ll preserve him.
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“I’d be shocked if Mateta joined Man United now,” he advised Soccer Insider.
“Palace have been making an attempt to barter a brand new contract and so they’re making good progress with it.
“I feel I’ve mentioned earlier than, however from what I hear he’s joyful at Palace.
“If he was going to go away, I feel it must be for a membership who’re competing within the Champions League, principally a proposal he couldn’t refuse.
“I’m unsure they’ve ever been overly involved in regards to the curiosity in him.
“Palace appear like they’ll be enjoying within the Europa League and he’s very a lot part of Glasner’s plans, so there’s no cause for him to go wherever else.
“Particularly not Manchester United, as a result of for the time being Palace are the higher choice.
“So from what I hear, Palace are assured they will tie him right down to a brand new contract.”
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United’s pursuit has intensified amidst uncertainty over their present forwards.
Regardless of lacking out on their dream striker Viktor Gyokeres, they’ve continued to discover options, with Mateta beforehand flagged as a number one contender on their shortlist.
Whereas United are actively looking for a dependable centre-forward, Crystal Palace’s transfer to safe Mateta to a brand new deal seems to have successfully dominated out a switch this summer time.
The Purple Devils might now should give attention to different targets like Juventus attacker Dusan Vlahovic who’s demanding a excessive wage bundle to maneuver to Outdated Trafford.
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