Aston Villa looking to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta
Aston Villa have reportedly had their first approach for Jean-Philippe Mateta rebuffed by Crystal Palace.Both Villa and Palace are having issues with want-away strikers this summer. For the Villans, O...
Crystal Palace have dismissed an initial bid from Aston Villa for Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic. The 29-year-old French striker is currently entangled in a contract dispute with the Eagles, which has prevented a potential move. This is one of several challenges faced by both clubs this summer in trying to sign want-away forwards. Last weekend, Mateta came off the bench for Palace's 2-0 loss to Everton.
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