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Man Utd and Aston Villa rejected? Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta makes contract decision amid mounting transfer interest

<p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/ce80pep3447t" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a> states Palace are in talks with the big striker over a new contract, and while a full agreement hasn't been reached, a deal is 'now close'. The former Lyon man has been a standout performer for the Eagles, and now they want to reward his efforts with new terms.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The 27-year-old has been credited with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/player/j-mateta/news/djgqihf08sxqh0zt2xe2xzv1l" target="_blank">interest from United</a>, Villa, Marseille, and more, after a stellar couple of seasons for Palace. Although the Frenchman's contract runs until 2027, the Eagles want to secure the forward's long-term future. And after helping them <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/crystal-palace-player-ratings-vs-man-city-eberechi-eze-dean-henderson-fa-cup-final/bltec7adeb51998615d" target="_blank">win the FA Cup</a> and being their top scorer for the past two years, this move is understandable.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Mateta initially struggled to impress at Palace during a loan stint between 2021-22 and even after leaving Mainz 05, the 6ft 4in attacker was quite goal-shy for the Croydon outfit. But in the last two campaigns, he has scored 19 and 17 goals, respectively, and that has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-jean-philippe-mateta-swoop-huge-stumbling-block-bid-crystal-palace-standout-season/blt387d1897b79206d9" target="_blank">caught the attention of United and more</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>It may just be a matter of time before Mateta, who is a fan favourite at Selhurst Park, extends his stay with Palace as they try and prepare for a Europa League campaign next term - although that is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/crystal-palace-star-nurtured-man-utd-coach-ruben-amorim-update-europa-league-ruling/blt27463923d8d1e277" target="_blank">up in the air</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Man Utd and Aston Villa rejected? Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta makes contract decision amid mounting transfer interest | Goal.com

Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly &apos;close&apos; to signing a new deal at Crystal Palace amid links with Manchester United and Aston Villa.