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Report Mateta targeted by Juventus at Crystal Palace for January 2026

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15 January 2026

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace celebrates with the fans during an Emirates FA Cup trophy parade after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Selhurst Park on May 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Sky Sport Italia claim that Juventus have approached Crystal Palace for Jean-Philippe Mateta, but their €35m proposal is unlikely to be satisfactory.

The interest was mentioned by transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio this evening, who suggests the centre-forward can help bolster the options at the disposal of coach Luciano Spalletti during Dusan Vlahovic’s injury.

Debate over Mateta asking price

CRAWLEY, ENGLAND - JULY 25: Jean-Phillipe Mateta of Crystal Palace looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Crawley Town and Crystal Palace at Broadfield Stadium on July 25, 2025 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) — CRAWLEY, ENGLAND – JULY 25: Jean-Phillipe Mateta of Crystal Palace looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Crawley Town and Crystal Palace at Broadfield Stadium on July 25, 2025 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

His report maintains that Crystal Palace want €30-35m for Mateta, but that is a very different view of the situation compared to the British media.

They have the asking price at closer to €55-60m, which would be well beyond Juve’s budget for a January signing, as Manchester United are believed to be interested.

Mateta is 28 years old and his contract with Palace only runs to June 2027, which is why his value might be lowered significantly from its previous highs.