Jorgen Strand
January 2026
Palace are close to a verbal agreement to sign Strand Larsen in a package worth £45m plus up to £5m add-ons, moving ahead of Leeds and potentially clearing the way for Jean-Philippe Mateta to leave before deadline day. Leeds had multiple bids rejected up to £40m and will not go higher; Palace’s stronger offer and progress on fee and personal terms has put them in pole position.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
January 2026
Mateta has reportedly informed Palace he wants to leave, believing the club no longer matches his ambitions. He is unhappy that recruitment assurances and proposed contract terms were not met, and he wants regular European football. Reports say he wanted to go last summer and stalled in late-2025 contract talks hardened his stance. Juventus proposed a loan with conditional purchase, Palace rejected it and set a higher valuation, while Villa and Chelsea have also contacted his camp.
Oliver Glasner
January 2026
Palace leadership moved to calm sack talk and keep Glasner through the end of his contract, despite his public criticism of the club after losing key players and enduring a long winless run. Glasner described the squad as abandoned after Guehi’s sale and transfer noise around Mateta, and the chairman held talks before deciding continuity was preferred; Palace still involved Glasner in January business and expect a turnaround.
Oliver Glasner
January 2026
Glasner publicly attacked Palace’s board after news of a deal to sell captain Guehi to City emerged just before a match, describing the squad as abandoned and hinting at deeper frustration ahead of his own exit at season end. With limited squad availability and ongoing uncertainty, the timing of the Guehi sale became the flashpoint, and Glasner used post-match comments to defend players and condemn the lack of support, with further departures also being discussed around the club.
Brennan Johnson
January 2026
Brennan Johnson has completed a £35m move from Tottenham to Crystal Palace, ending his Spurs spell less than a year after scoring the Europa League final winner. Palace want his pace and goals to fix a recent attacking dip and push on in the league and Europe. Johnson slipped down the pecking order after Thomas Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou, prompting Spurs to accept a deal with Palace. He held role talks with Oliver Glasner and arrives early in the window as Palace prepare for Newcastle and Aston Villa, with attacking rotation also affected by Ismaila Sarr’s AFCON duty.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
January 2026
Manchester United are monitoring Jean-Philippe Mateta if he becomes available, with Crystal Palace talks over a new deal reported to have stalled. United are not planning a January striker buy but could move if conditions change. Palace previously rejected bids up to £50m and Mateta’s stance is shaped by ambitions to play Champions League football. Palace’s situation is also tied to uncertainty around Oliver Glasner’s future, while Brennan Johnson’s arrival is set to boost their attack.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
December 2025
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s contract negotiations with Crystal Palace have reportedly stalled, with the in-form striker in no rush to commit beyond 2027 as he enjoys the best spell of his career under Oliver Glasner and cements himself among the Premier League’s most prolific forwards. Having scored 36 goals across two seasons, helped Palace win the 2024-25 FA Cup and earned a France call-up, Mateta is now attracting interest from clubs such as Atalanta, and is expected to review options after the 2026 World Cup before deciding his long-term future.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
October 2025
Jean-Philippe Mateta has hinted at leaving Crystal Palace to chase Champions League football and major trophies. The striker has scored 30 league goals in two seasons and helped Palace win the FA Cup in 2025.
Now 28, Mateta earned his first France call-up and told RMC Sport he wants to reach the next level like his international teammates. Aston Villa, Leeds, and Newcastle are interested, with Palace valuing him at £40m. Tottenham and Manchester United were linked in the summer.
Manchester United
October 2025
Manchester United’s misfiring frontline has reignited debate after critics claimed the club should have pursued Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta instead of splashing £73m on Benjamin Sesko. Mateta has four goals in ten games this season, while Sesko has only managed one in seven.
Sam Allardyce blasted United’s recruitment, saying Mateta offers the physicality and consistency the club lacks, contrasting with Sesko’s slow start. With Ruben Amorim under pressure and United sitting 14th, their striking woes have amplified scrutiny on transfer decisions ahead of Sunderland’s visit.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
July 2025
AC Milan have expressed interest in signing Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, who scored 36 goals over the past two seasons and played a pivotal role in Palace’s FA Cup triumph.
Palace value Mateta at around £35m but insist he is not for sale. Milan are the latest in a growing list of admirers for the 27-year-old, who has two years left on his deal.
