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Crystal Palace Rejects £30M Atalanta Bid for Mateta

7/31/2025

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Palace Rejects Atalanta Offer

Crystal Palace has firmly turned down a £30 million offer from Atalanta for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who still has two years remaining on his contract. As Atalanta searches for a replacement for their top scorer Mateo Retegui, sold to Al-Qadsiah, they are eyeing other options, including Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz. Meanwhile, Palace grapples with growing interest in stars Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi.

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United's Striker Search

Manchester United's search for a striker intensifies as Rio Ferdinand firmly quashes speculation about a move for Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, declaring, "We ain't signing Mateta." With previous targets like Liam Delap and Hugo Ekitike slipping away, United is now on the hunt for fresh talent, while Mateta shines under Palace's new leadership.

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Palace Rejects Atalanta Offer

Crystal Palace has firmly turned down a £30 million offer from Atalanta for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who still has two years remaining on his contract. As Atalanta searches for a replacement for their top scorer Mateo Retegui, sold to Al-Qadsiah, they are eyeing other options, including Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz. Meanwhile, Palace grapples with growing interest in stars Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi.

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