Crystal Palace Jean-Philippe Mateta has been linked with a move away from the South London club this month.
Jean-Philippe Mateta is looking to try on a new challenge, and Juventus have been hoping to sign him. However, Crystal Palace have refused the offer from the Serie A club. They are holding out for a £35 million fee for the French striker. The situation has left the player frustrated, and he is unhappy with the South London club.
As per a report by TEAMtalk, Aston Villa have now joined the race to sign the 28-year-old. It will be interesting to see if they can provide him with an exit route. The player is keen on leaving Crystal Palace this month.
Losing their best striker in the middle of the season would be a huge blow for the South London club. It remains to be seen whether they are prepared to sanction his departure. The £35 million asking price is a problem for those interested in signing. It will be interesting to see if any club is willing to come forward and pay up for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Mateta could be a superb signing
The Frenchman has shown his quality in the Premier League over the years, and there is no doubt that he has the quality to play for Aston Villa. The Villans need more quality and depth in the attacking unit. They are currently third in the league table and are UEFA chasing Champions League qualification for next season.
Aston Villa need more quality in the offensive unit to sustain their current run of form. Signing another striker would be ideal. They have been overly dependent on Ollie Watkins. The England international needs more help in the attack, and Jean-Philippe Mateta could be ideal.
The 28-year-old is more than just a goalscorer, and he will help create opportunities for his teammates and bring others into the play with his hold-up play. Mateta is well settled in English football, and he could make an immediate impact at the West Midlands club.
The opportunity to play in Europe next season with Aston Villa could be quite exciting for the Frenchman, and he could be tempted to join the West Midlands outfit. However, it is unclear if the Villans are ready to pay £35 million to sign him from Crystal Palace.