Jean-Philippe Mateta Is Pushing For A New Contract At Crystal Palace As His Reputation Grows

Jean-Philippe Mateta rattled in 16 Premier League goals last season, including nine in the final six games.


He has also scored two for France at the Olympics — one of them in the 1-0 win over Argentina that set up a semi-final against Egypt on Monday.


There is talk of a big move abroad for Mateta but his club could nip that in the bud with a pay rise before the end of the window.


RB Leipzig have previously bid for the striker, 27, and may return with an offer.


Napoli are also eyeing him up as a replacement for Victor Osimhen should he be sold to Chelsea.


But Palace do not want to lose Mateta and they have no replacement plans.


This is set to be a blow to Chelsea as they are hoping Napoli can agree a deal for Mateta to make way for Osimhen's departure.


Mateta joined Palace on loan from Mainz in 2021 and eventually signed permanently in a deal worth around £13million.


He scored just nine in 60 games during his first two seasons at Selhurst Park.


But he showed huge improvement in the 2023/24 campaign, bagging 19 in 39 appearances in all competitions.


Meanwhile, Odsonne Edouard, 26, is also keen on a new deal but the Eagles have yet to start any negotiations.


Exeter want Selhurst forward Roshaun Mathurin, 20, on loan but he is close to Oliver Glasner’s squad.



.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

LEAVE A COMMENT