Overview
- Juventus have opened talks with Crystal Palace and made an initial offer of about €35 million for Jean-Philippe Mateta, with Luciano Spalletti approving the pursuit.
- British reporting places Palace’s valuation far higher, with figures around €55–60 million and some ranges up to €70 million.
- Italian outlets say Palace proposed a swap involving Jonathan David, which Juventus rejected.
- Oliver Glasner said a January sale would occur only if Palace receive an acceptable price and if Mateta agrees to go, with 18 months left on his deal.
- Sky Sports reports Mateta wants a Champions League-level move to boost his France World Cup chances, and Juventus could revisit a transfer in June if January proves unworkable.