Overview
- Standard Sport reports negotiations have stalled over Jean-Philippe Mateta’s base salary, with Palace told they must significantly raise their offer to secure a new deal.
- Mateta’s contract runs to June 2027 after Palace triggered a one‑year option, preserving value but narrowing the window to renew or cash in.
- Football Insider says Mateta and his agent are testing external interest and, per their sources, his Champions League ambitions could keep a move on the table even with higher wages.
- Multiple clubs have been linked in recent months, including Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle and AC Milan, with reports of summer bids rejected, including one touted at £50m.
- Pundit Bacary Sagna has publicly urged Manchester United to move for the France international, whose strong recent scoring form has helped fuel renewed interest.