{"id":38134,"date":"2026-01-21T02:50:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/aston-villa-premier-league-club-press-for-e40m-attacker\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T02:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:50:16","slug":"aston-villa-premier-league-club-press-for-e40m-attacker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/aston-villa-premier-league-club-press-for-e40m-attacker\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa, Premier League club press for \u20ac40m attacker"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/aston-villa-premier-league-club-press-for-e40m-attacker\/#Aston_Villa_explore_ambitious_move\" >Aston Villa explore ambitious move<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/aston-villa-premier-league-club-press-for-e40m-attacker\/#Why_would_Villa_want_Palace_striker_Mateta\" >Why would Villa want Palace striker Mateta?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aston Villa have officially registered an interest in Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as manager Unai Emery ramps up his search for a new centre-forward for the second half of the season, according to The Athletic&#8217;s David Ornstein. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman has enjoyed an impressive campaign at Selhurst Park and Villa have established themselves as favorites with Palace willing to sell him for a suitable price.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aston_Villa_explore_ambitious_move\"><\/span>Aston Villa explore ambitious move<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Crystal Palace could use Mateta&#8217;s departure to help secure Villa forward Evan Guesand, who has been on their shortlist since last summer.<\/p>\n<p>Gessando&#8217;s combination of physical and technical qualities will be attractive to Palace&#8217;s recruitment team, and moving Mateta would create both the financial and team space to sign him.<\/p>\n<p>Mateta is one of Palace&#8217;s most valuable assets. He has contributed goals regularly over the past two seasons and is developing a reputation as a reliable Premier League finisher.<\/p>\n<p>However, due to his contract situation and growing interest from big clubs, the Eagles now intend to consider offers subject to meeting the \u20ac40 million threshold.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_Villa_want_Palace_striker_Mateta\"><\/span>Why would Villa want Palace striker Mateta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jean-Philippe Mateta playing for Crystal Palace (Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Emery wants to add attacking depth to his squad for the second half of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Villa rely heavily on Ollie Watkins in goal, so Emery will be looking to add new options to his attack as his team challenges on multiple fronts.<\/p>\n<p>Mateta is known for his strong hold-up play, sharp movement and physical strength.<\/p>\n<p>Villa are exploring a range of options including Tammy Abraham and other forwards from across Europe, but Mateta has emerged as one of the most attainable targets this month.<\/p>\n<p>Juventus are also interested in signing Mateta, especially with injuries having affected their attacking line-up.<\/p>\n<p>However, according to reports in Italy, the Turin giants are unwilling to meet Palace&#8217;s \u20ac40 million transfer fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Former Premier League manager feels Aston Villa&#8217;s key man could leave after recent comments <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aston Villa have officially registered an interest in Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as manager Unai Emery ramps up his search for a new centre-forward for the second half of the season, according to The Athletic&#8217;s David Ornstein. 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