Man Utd 
- 25 May
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Exclusive: Man Utd Eyeing 'One of the Best Strikers in the PL' Alongside Delap
Manchester United remain interested in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean Philippe Mateta if they are unable to win the race for Liam Delap.
Will Jean-Philippe Mateta leave C. Palace and join Man Utd?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Jean-Philippe Mateta's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Man Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Jean-Philippe Mateta.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Jean-Philippe Mateta (27).
- Man Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee)
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Key player as direct competitor (Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee)
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Some better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Højlund)
Man Utd rivalling Nott'm Forest, Bayern Munich for top Crystal Palace star
The Red Devils are big admirers but have learned that Nottingham Forest and European giants including Bayern Munich are also in the frame.
Alternatives of Man Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
79.1
81.0
|
Christopher Nkunku |
 Chelsea
|
€51.7M |
|
78.6
78.6
|
Patrik Schick |
 Bayer 04
|
€24.3M |
|
77.4
83.3
|
Loïs Openda |
 RB Leipzig
|
€59.7M |
|
77.2
77.2
|
Alexander Sørloth |
 Atlético
|
€24.1M |
|
75.8
76.0
|
Timo Werner |
 Tottenham
|
€10.3M |
|
75.2
77.5
|
Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
|
€66.5M |
|
75.0
76.9
|
Artem Dovbyk |
 Roma
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€33M |
|
74.8
80.4
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Dušan Vlahović |
 Juventus
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€40.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Gyökeres | 20-05-2025 | Report | |
| Matheus Cunha | 20-05-2025 | Report | |
| Liam Delap | 20-05-2025 | Report | |
| Victor Osimhen | 23-04-2025 | Report | |
| Lorenzo Lucca | 03-04-2025 | Report | |
| Ademola Lookman | 26-03-2025 | Report | |
| Moussa Sylla | 25-03-2025 | Report | |
| Dušan Vlahović | 12-03-2025 | Report |
Jean-Philippe Mateta
F (C)
Skill: 75.1
Pot: 75.1
Team
C. Palace
C. Palace
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€31.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€28.6M – €34.9M
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Who is Jean-Philippe Mateta?
Jean-Philippe Mateta (FRA) is a a poacher and currently plays for C. Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta is 27 years old (1997/06/28) and he is 192cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 14.
Jean-Philippe Mateta's current transfer value is between €28.6M and €34.9M. His last transfer was from Mainz 05 to C. Palace in 2022. C. Palace paid Mainz 05 €11M for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
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