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Manchester United target Jean-Philippe Mateta could leave Crystal Palace during the next transfer window, according to TeamTalk.
The Frenchman was determined to leave Palace for AC Milan during the 2026 winter transfer window, but he failed a medical.
Mateta went on to win the Conference League with the Eagles, but he is still determined to pursue a bigger challenge soon.
The former Mainz man was denied a summer exit due to a hamstring injury, but he could move on at the turn of the year.
His current deal expires in June 2027, and he is widely expected to depart in January as Palace may not want to lose him for free.
United have been long-term admirers of the Frenchman, and they look poised to make a formal approach for the marksman.
Joshua Zirkzee has been a fringe player for United over the past few years and his departure could pave the way for Mateta’s arrival.
Zirkzee is on the radar of Everton, Juventus and Roma.
