"Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has informed his club that he wants to leave. The Frenchman has been a star performer for the Eagles in recent times, scoring 46 goals in his last 117 games for the club. While it would be a blow to lose Mateta, it could be that Palace will find themselves having to back down as the 28-year-old will be out of contract in the summer, so able to leave on a free transfer."
"Jean-Philippe Mateta and his camp have informed Crystal Palace about desire to leave the club. Following talks with Aston Villa and Juventus, Mateta hopes for January move with decision now in Palace hands. Negotiations remain ongoing. Villa are having a good season but could probably benefit from a more prolific option up front after a slight dip in form from Ollie Watkins this term. Mateta seems ideal, but it will be interesting to see if he leans towards a bigger name like Juventus instead."
Jean-Philippe Mateta has informed Crystal Palace that he wants to leave and has held talks with both Aston Villa and Juventus. The 28-year-old has scored 46 goals in his last 117 games for Palace and will be out of contract in the summer, able to leave on a free transfer. Mateta hopes for a January move and negotiations are ongoing, with the decision now in Palace's hands. Aston Villa view him as an ideal option to boost their frontline after Watkins' slight dip in form, while Juventus represent a higher-profile alternative. Palace would face another major loss if Mateta departs, following exits of Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi and the upcoming departure of manager Oliver Glasner.
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