Report: Crystal Palace star eyeing January exit

Key Highlights

• Sources close to the striker confirm he has communicated his desire to move on, with intermediaries instructed to explore “concrete options ahead of the winter window”. Photo IMAGOManchester United were described as “massive admirers over the summer and still hold an interest in Mateta”, while Champions League clubs from England, Italy and Germany are monitoring developments.
• AC Milan and Inter are noted suitors and several Premier League top six sides have registered interest. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPalace Valuation Set Above £40 MillionCrystal Palace are striking a careful balance between ambition and realism.
• Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman remain “reluctant to lose their talisman mid season”, yet they are prepared to listen if the numbers align with internal expectations.
• That benchmark is “believed to start north of £40 million, potentially rising with add ons”. Insiders stress the club is determined to avoid undervaluation, referencing the Michael Olise episode as a warning from recent history.
• Consequently, Palace are demanding “significant upfront payment rather than heavily structured instalments”.