Juventus Prepare Conditional Loan Offer for Mateta as Palace Set Price

Overview

• Juventus have held talks with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s representatives and consider him their leading option, with the striker reported to be open to a move to Italy.
• Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Juventus have reached an agreement on personal terms with the Crystal Palace forward.
• Crystal Palace will sell only at their valuation, with reports in Italy suggesting €30–35m and British outlets indicating figures above €50m, as Oliver Glasner reiterates the club’s stance.
• The new Juventus proposal is set to be a loan now with a conditional obligation to buy that activates if they qualify for European competition.
• Juventus have also inquired about Joshua Zirkzee as an alternative, while Palace evaluate potential replacements such as Sidiki Cherif, Jorgen Strand Larsen and Joaquin Panichelli.