Recently, negotiations between Mateta's representative and the Selhurst Park team took place but with little progress.

Palace chairman Steve Parish wants to keep hold of the 28-year-old striker, as Mateta has emerged as one of the Premier League's most lethal strikers.

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Mateta was once in MU's sights - Photo: MUFC

The club do not want to repeat the mistake of Marc Guehi - a big asset of Crystal Palace is set to leave as a free agent next summer.

Mr. Parish affirmed that a team of Palace's size cannot afford to lose a key player for free, without receiving a transfer fee. Therefore, they will soon consider offers to recruit Mateta.

The French striker scored 7 goals in the Premier League this season, was called up to the French national team and has many opportunities to attend the 2026 World Cup finals next year.

Mateta's current contract with Palace runs until June 2027. He is seeking a significant increase in his current salary of £70,000 a week.

Possessing a tall physique, good pressing and coordination ability, Mateta's playing style is suitable for English football, and MU leaders once considered bringing him to Old Trafford.

If the partner offers a reasonable price, the Manchester team is ready to return to the deal by selling Hojlund outright to Napoli.

Mateta will be an ideal addition as new signing Benjamin Sesko is still young and needs more time to adapt to the Premier League environment.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/crystal-palace-sot-sang-ban-mateta-cho-mu-2468461.html