Overview
- Sky Sports reports United are long-term admirers who would look at Mateta this month if he becomes available despite not prioritising a striker.
- Transfer journalist Pete O’Rourke reports United are exploring a January approach and could make an offer.
- Mateta’s contract runs until 2027 with extension talks stalling, and he is due to enter the final year in July, sharpening focus on his situation.
- Palace previously rejected offers worth up to £50m, contrasting with lower external valuations and leaving a winter departure uncertain.
- United are also monitoring Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, with a January move considered difficult, and they are weighing a bid from Kayserispor for winger Sam Mather.