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Jean-Philippe Mateta Transfer from Crystal Palace to Liverpool
According to the Sun, Crystal Palace are open to selling Jean-Philippe Mateta to avoid losing him on a free transfer. The 28-year-old will be a year away from the end of his contract in a few months. Liverpool are among the clubs monitoring Mateta's situation.
The Daily Briefing has reported that Liverpool are monitoring Jean-Philippe Mateta amid some uncertainty over his future at Crystal Palace. Mateta has not yet decided on his future. Talks with Palace are ongoing, according to sources, and there are mixed messages about the likelihood of him agreeing to a new deal. There is more optimism about keeping Mateta than there was a month ago, when it was felt that he was leaving Selhurst Park. Mateta will have other tempting offers to consider and is possibly waiting to see if the Liverpool interest becomes more substantial.
Team Talk reports on Liverpool's interest in signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle. Liverpool have been linked with Jean-Philippe Mateta, though they are now focused on signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has attracted significant interest from Liverpool. However, Liverpool is closing in on a deal for another player, Hugo Ekitike, making their move for Mateta less likely.
Team Talk reports on Liverpool's potential move for Crystal Palace striker, Jean-Philippe Mateta. Liverpool officials have met with the agents of Crystal Palace striker, Jean-Philippe Mateta, in Paris. Mateta is proven in the Premier League, having scored 30 league goals over the last two campaigns with Palace, though he is not the usual age profile Liverpool tend to sign.
Liverpool has shown interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta and has made contact. Mateta and his agent met with Liverpool representatives in Paris. He has a contract with Crystal Palace until 2027. Some English media estimate his price to be around 50 to 60 million euros. Manchester United is also interested in signing Mateta.
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly seeking a substantial salary increase to agree to a new contract at Selhurst Park, amidst recent transfer speculations involving Liverpool. According to Fichajes, Liverpool is interested in the 27-year-old and may view him as a potential improvement over Darwin Nunez. Alan Nixon has indicated that Mateta is aiming for a weekly wage of £90,000 to extend his stay at Palace. Mateta’s existing contract with the Eagles is set to expire in the summer of 2026. Whether Palace can accommodate this pay rise remains uncertain, which could potentially benefit Liverpool.
Liverpool have shown interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta following his impressive form, having scored 24 goals in 52 games for Crystal Palace since the start of last season. Mateta has walked away from contract talks with Crystal Palace, and with his contract expiring in June 2026, Crystal Palace may need to sell him either in January or next summer.
Liverpool are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who reportedly walked away from contract negotiations with Crystal Palace after being disappointed with the terms offered.
Liverpool have shown interest in acquiring Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace. Mateta has caught attention with his impressive performance, having scored 19 goals in 39 games last season and netting 5 goals in 11 appearances this season. It was reported that he withdrew from contract negotiations with Crystal Palace, potentially facilitating Liverpool's pursuit. The club believes that Mateta's experience in the Premier League could enable him to adapt quickly to life at Anfield. Nonetheless, there are some concerns regarding his capability to perform at the elite level demanded by Liverpool.
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