Transfer rumors, news: Crystal Palace open to offers for Mateta
Will Jean-Philippe Mateta leave Crystal Palace in January? Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
www.espn.comI don’t have live updates loaded right now. Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up to early 2026:
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There have been persistent transfer rumors linking Jean-Philippe Mateta with a move away from Crystal Palace, with AC Milan and Manchester United among the clubs mentioned in various outlets over 2025–early 2026. However, none of these reports have consistently progressed to a formal agreement or confirmed transfer, and Palace’s stance typically centers on negotiations around a clear replacement or contract situation.[1][2][4][7]
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Sky Sports and ESPN have run multiple iterations of the story, including claims that Milan were exploring a permanent deal and that United were weighing a move in the £40m–£65m region at different times, but follow-up coverage often indicated negotiations were unresolved or contingent on other signings or offer terms. These reports often reference talks and medicals in progress rather than a completed transfer.[2][8][9][1]
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A recurring theme in late-2025 to early-2026 is Palace being open to offers for Mateta if a suitable transfer aligns with their longer-term plans, but they have not publicly committed to selling in the immediate window, and market interest has fluctuated with other striker options in the market.[4][5]
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