Crystal Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner introduced that he’ll depart the membership on the finish of the season, and his departure is prone to have triggered an exodus. After Marc Guehi’s exit, Adam Wharton and Jean-Philippe Mateta are additionally anticipated to depart.
While it looks as if Wharton will keep put till the summer time, Mateta is open to parting firm with the Eagles within the ongoing switch window itself, and has definitively dominated out a swap to Saudi Arabia with staying in Europe his precedence.
It’s believed that Aston Villa have already got agreed to non-public phrases with him, however Soccer Transfers has reported that Chelsea have entered the race to signal the ahead and have already established contract together with his entourage to safe a transfer shortly.
Chelsea could also be favourites for Mateta
Ought to Chelsea certainly be fascinated with signing Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace, they’re prone to lead the race over Aston Villa, particularly as a result of they’d be capable to provide extra money than the Clarets to the participant and his membership.
Mateta, 28, may be provided an honest contract by the Blues so far as length is worried given that he’s in the very best years of his profession and has been in nice kind within the 2025/26 season with 10 objectives and two assists to his title.
Liam Delap’s failure to impress in entrance of purpose after his swap from Ipswich City final summer time may compel the Londoners to significantly think about Mateta’s signing, particularly with a Champions League spot for subsequent season nonetheless to play for.
The FA Cup winner is valued at £35 million on Transfermarkt however contemplating his contract with Crystal Palace expires in 2027, the membership could also be ready to let him go for a reduced value quickly with the intention to mitigate the chance of shedding him at no cost.
