"This could lead to the 28-year-old being available for around 40m, with a January move possible. Palace had hoped to tie him down to a new contract, but I think there's a growing realisation now that the player is unlikely to engage further in talks, one source said. Mateta is one to watch for sure. A new contract doesn't look likely, so they may well feel it's a good time to cash in. Don't be surprised if 40m gets a deal done, another told me."
"The Red Devils are alongside Newcastle and Tottenham as showing a strong interest in Mateta, who is open to a new challenge after winning silverware with Palace and working his way into the French national squad. United could do with a top striker like that as an upgrade on the under-performing Benjamin Sesko, while he'd also surely make a good fit for clubs like Newcastle and Spurs."
"Mateta will likely want to play in Europe, which could be an issue for United, but it's also true that MUFC still have that big-name pulling power, as we saw in the summer when they raided Premier League clubs to sign Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Mateta might also do well, however, to consider Tottenham, where he'd surely get a key role in Thomas Frank's side after a lack of impact from the north Londoners' other strikers. Newcastle could also be a good opti"
Jean-Philippe Mateta has impressed at Crystal Palace but appears unlikely to sign a new contract and wants to move. Several Premier League clubs, notably Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham, are showing strong interest. Palace once pursued a new deal but now may decide to cash in, with the striker potentially available for around 40m and a January transfer possible. Mateta, 28, seeks European competition and has recently earned a place in the French national squad after winning silverware with Palace. Manchester United could view him as an upgrade over Benjamin Sesko. Tottenham and Newcastle are realistic suitors who could offer him key roles.
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