Juventus enquire about Mateta – Soccer News

According to Sky in Italy, Juventus have asked questions about the possibility of signing Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace this month.

The Bianconeri are actively seeking a long-term replacement for Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract expires at the end of the season. Mateta is the preferred option for head coach Luciano Spaletti, and even if no move materializes during the winter window, Juventus are expected to try even harder in the summer.

At this point, the most serious competition Juventus may face are Manchester United. The Red Devils, on the other hand, aren’t looking to sign a striker, even though they are long-term admirers of the 28-year-old France international.

Mateta joined Crystal Palace from Mainz 05 five years ago, on an initial six-month loan that was made permanent the following summer. He has 56 goals and 13 assists in all competitions for the Eagles to his name, and he played a big part as Oliver Glasner’s team won the FA Cup last season – Palace’s first major trophy ever, followed by the Community Shield triumph over Premier League champions Liverpool.