Manchester United is ready for a large rebuilding this summer and Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is on their radar after its excellent campaign in Selhurst Park
Jean-Philippe Mateta is considering his future, where Manchester United is interested this summer in signing the Crystal Palace striker. Mateta has enjoyed a productive season so far, scored 17 goals in all competitions and helps Palace win the FA Cup.
The 27-year-old will enter the last year of his contract in Selhurst Park and his form has attracted the interest of United, who was struggling for goals this season. Frontline Strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have only managed seven Premier League goals between them.
As a result, Ruben Amorim wants to bring in more firepower and report l'Equipe that Mateta is the target. The report states that Mateta hopes to play for France at the 2026 World Cup and knows that making the right decision about his future will be the key if he will realize that dream.
It is said that United 'has already placed itself' to take a step for the striker, but a potential return to Ligue 1 is 'not entirely out of question'. The news comes after former Arsenal star Paul Merson suggested that Mateta would fit well with Old Trafford.
“I wouldn't say Arsenal,” he told Sky Sports when he was asked about Mateta. “Teams 10 are behind the ball at the Emirates and I don't think he has that deception.
“He needs grass for him where he is prepared. He makes good runs, he is strong, he is fast and he is a really good player. I thought man Utd would go for him in the transfer window of January. I think he is really fitting well with what they need and to stabilize the ship.
“He will lead the border. He defends from the front and he is a nightmare for defenders. I can't imagine many defenders who comes out of the field after a game and” That was a walk in the park. “I think he will get the move this summer.”
Although United will not play Champions League football next season after he lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final, the CEO of the Omar Barkrada club has stated that they are ready to support Amorim in the transfer window.
Berrada spoke to TNT Sports in March: “We speak with Ruben [Amorim] Very often. Ruben has a good relationship with Jason Wilcox. They both share the vision of how they want to see the team play.
“It's about planning well for the summer transfer window and having a clear idea of ​​which players we want to bring. We make a number of great efforts to get us in the best financial position.
“Even if we are outside of Europe – I think we will be able to invest in the team. Our ambition is to win … the Europa League and to be in the Champions League, where I think we belong.”