Jean-Philippe Mateta and Oliver Glasner (Photo by Justin Setterfield, Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Crystal Palace are being tipped to try to block the January transfer window exit of in-form French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The Eagles front-man has recently informed the club that he wants out this month, amid interest from both Aston Villa and Juventus.
See below for the recent post from Fabrizio Romano on Mateta’s future, as he said negotiations remain ongoing over his potential departure…
??? Jean-Philippe Mateta and his camp have informed Crystal Palace about desire to leave the club.
Following talks with Aston Villa and Juventus, Mateta hopes for January move with decision now in Palace hands.
Negotiations remain ongoing. pic.twitter.com/2QXj0uuuxO
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2026
Despite this transfer request, it seems Palace could try to block any deal being done this winter as they want this important player to stay at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace to block Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer?
Speaking to Football Insider, former Manchester United scout Mick Brown discussed the situation, tipping Palace to try their best to keep hold of Mateta.
The 28-year-old’s departure would undoubtedly be a big blow after Marc Guehi already left to join Manchester City this month, while manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he’ll be moving on at the end of his contract this summer.
“Look, it’s a difficult one for Crystal Palace right now, they’ve had so much upheaval in the last couple of weeks,” Brown said.
Jean-Philippe Mateta warming up for Crystal Palace (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
“Oliver Glasner has confirmed he is set to leave, Marc Guehi has moved on to Man City, and now Mateta has told the club he wants to leave.
“They don’t want to let him go in January, the squad is being decimated right now, but Palace will have to weigh up everything, because he is in the final 18 months of his contract.
“They’ve turned down a loan…
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