In a shocking development, Manchester United has initiated negotiations to acquire a formidable Premier League striker. According to reports,
Manchester United has initiated negotiations to acquire Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, who is currently uncertain about his future at Selhurst Park. Ruben Amorim prioritizes the acquisition of attackers who align with his system, as evidenced by the £62.5m acquisition of Matheus Cunha from Wolves by the Red Devils.
Bryan Mbeumo, a Brentford winger, is also being pursued by Manchester United. Although he will require a substantial transfer fee, his goal-scoring abilities could be invaluable to Amorim and his team. The club is currently in the process of recruiting a new centre-forward and has selected Mateta as a solution after failing to secure Liam Delap, who has joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town.
Man Utd have initiated new discussions with Mateta and are closely monitoring his contractual status, as his current agreement is due to expire in 2027, as reported by Football Insider. Palace is reportedly contemplating Strasbourg’s Emanuel Emegha as a potential replacement for
Mateta, as the Red Devils are “considering swooping.” Palace are currently in discussions with Mateta regarding a contract extension; however, Manchester United are reportedly prepared to strike if new terms are not reached.Rudy Galetti, a transfer correspondent for TEAMtalk, reported on June 4 that there is also increasing speculation that Hojlund could depart
Old Trafford this summer, amid interest from Napoli, Juventus, and other parties. Hugo Ekitike, the striker of Eintracht Frankfurt, has been the subject of intense interest from Manchester United. However, the process of acquiring him will be complicated by the presence of Chelsea and Liverpool.
A verified record of goalscoring and extensive Premier League experience are potential assets that Mateta, 27, could contribute to Manchester United. In the 2024/25 season, the French international made an impressive 46 appearances across all competitions, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists.
He was instrumental in the FA Cup victory for Palace. It is true that Mateta has been considered by Manchester United, but the prospect of playing Europa League football with the Eagles could persuade him to sign new terms with the club.
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