Overview
- Football Insider reports Palace are prioritising a new contract for Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has entered the final 18 months of his deal.
- Pete O’Rourke says a January sale is highly unlikely unless an extortionate bid forces Palace to reconsider.
- Manchester United and Tottenham are described as the strongest suitors, with Newcastle also tracking the situation.
- Reports suggest a fee of around £40 million could be enough to test Palace’s resolve, though the club prefer to keep him through the season.
- Mateta’s strong form, including seven goals in 13 appearances and recent France recognition, underpins the interest, with one source claiming he could consider a January move.