{"id":38135,"date":"2026-01-21T02:54:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/mateta-open-to-move-to-aston-villa-after-juventus-move-collapsed\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T02:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:54:49","slug":"mateta-open-to-move-to-aston-villa-after-juventus-move-collapsed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/mateta-open-to-move-to-aston-villa-after-juventus-move-collapsed\/","title":{"rendered":"Mateta open to move to Aston Villa after Juventus move &#8216;collapsed&#8217;"},"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\/mateta-open-to-move-to-aston-villa-after-juventus-move-collapsed\/#Unai_Emery_eyes_new_Villa_forward_and_midfielder\" >Unai Emery eyes new Villa forward and midfielder<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/mateta-open-to-move-to-aston-villa-after-juventus-move-collapsed\/#Aston_Villa_have_made_an_offer_for_another_former_Chelsea_star_alongside_Tammy_Abraham\" >Aston Villa have made an offer for another former Chelsea star alongside Tammy Abraham<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/mateta-open-to-move-to-aston-villa-after-juventus-move-collapsed\/#Jean-Philippe_Mateta_open_to_move_to_Aston_Villa\" >Jean-Philippe Mateta open to move to Aston Villa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/mateta-open-to-move-to-aston-villa-after-juventus-move-collapsed\/#Crystal_Palace_agrees_to_make_U-turn_refuses_to_leave_club_%E2%80%9CIts_a_joy_to_watch%E2%80%9D\" >Crystal Palace agrees to make U-turn, refuses to leave club: &#8220;It&#8217;s a joy to watch&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Aston Villa have gained momentum in their quest to sign a player after taking a cautious approach to signings.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"unai-emery-targeting-new-forward-and-midfielder-for-villa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unai_Emery_eyes_new_Villa_forward_and_midfielder\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Unai Emery eyes new Villa forward and midfielder<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to various reports this month, Villa Park are thought to be considering signing a new striker and midfielder, with Evan Guesand attracting interest from Crystal Palace, while winger Leon Bailey has also been recalled from his loan to Roma.<\/p>\n<p>Villa&#8217;s January recruitment pool has been dramatically strengthened following Donyell Malen&#8217;s move to Roma, with manager Unai Emery now desperately searching for a new striker despite severe financial constraints.<\/p>\n<p>Negotiations reportedly proved complicated due to restrictions on PSR and future squad cost ratios, and the signing of Conor Gallagher could prove to be a loss for Villa if Spurs suddenly offered favorable terms to Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his continued setbacks, Tammy Abraham remains a key target to strengthen Villa&#8217;s attacking options, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>Officials traveled to Istanbul on Monday to observe the striker and discuss his situation at Besiktas, where he faces an obligation to buy him from Roma.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"aston-villa-now-offered-ruben-loftus-cheek-alongside-tammy-abraham\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/villa-abraham-gallagher-emery-premier-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/villa-abraham-gallagher-emery-premier-league.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aston_Villa_have_made_an_offer_for_another_former_Chelsea_star_alongside_Tammy_Abraham\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tAston Villa have made an offer for another former Chelsea star alongside Tammy Abraham<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">He could emerge as another option in January.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Villa are said to have already agreed personal terms with Abraham for a return to Villa Park, but finding an acceptable arrangement between the different three parties remains a major hurdle.<\/p>\n<p>With Abraham negotiations at a standstill, David Ornstein and others report that Villa are pivoting to Crystal Palace&#8217;s Jean-Philippe Mateta as an alternative solution.<\/p>\n<p>The French forward is a proven option in the Premier League and could fit in quickly, having scored seven league goals this season after scoring 17 in all competitions last season.<\/p>\n<p>Juventus were also in talks to sign Mateta, but they refused to meet Palace&#8217;s offer and are said to have positioned Villa as their frontrunner if they pursued the player aggressively.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old is thought to be very keen to leave Selhurst Park this month and is therefore open to joining Emery&#8217;s team.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jean-philippe-mateta-open-to-aston-villa-move\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jean-Philippe_Mateta_open_to_move_to_Aston_Villa\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Jean-Philippe Mateta open to move to Aston Villa<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At least that&#8217;s according to journalist Graham Bailey, who shared an interesting update via TEAMtalk.<\/p>\n<p>According to his information, Villa have emerged as a surprise candidate after Mateta&#8217;s move to Juventus fell through. The number nine is also said to be furious with Palace after negotiations between the two clubs broke down.<\/p>\n<p>Mateta had already agreed personal terms with Juve that would almost double his current salary, but talks stalled as Palace demanded \u00a335m for the striker.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the Italian giants were unable to live up to the Eagles&#8217; assessment, leaving the forward deeply frustrated and looking for another way out of Selhurst Park.<\/p>\n<p>Villa are currently &#8216;quietly being approached&#8217; for Mateta as manager Emery looks for more firepower to strengthen his attacking options. TT Report Villa&#8217;s recruitment team is assessing whether the deal can be completed before the end of the period.<\/p>\n<p>His physical presence and track record in the Premier League make him an attractive solution for Emery&#8217;s side who are pursuing other goals at the same time, with manager Troy Deeney praising Mateta as a &#8220;big&#8221; and &#8220;powerful&#8221; centre-forward.<\/p>\n<p>However, Villa are continuing negotiations over Abraham, continuing negotiations with Roma and Besiktas, and exploring multiple avenues to strengthen their front.<\/p>\n<p>Mateta has also indicated he is open to joining Villa, although he plans to leave this month after a move to Serie A fell through.<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds, but it is safe to say that Mateta will be pursued as Abraham&#8217;s replacement if negotiations break down.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"swansea-u-turn-crystal-palace-agreement-rak-sakyi-denied-transfer\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-players-pose-with-the-trophy-as-they-celebrate-after-winning-the-fa-community-shield.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-players-pose-with-the-trophy-as-they-celebrate-after-winning-the-fa-community-shield.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Crystal Palace players pose with the trophy after winning the FA Community Shield\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-players-pose-with-the-trophy-as-they-celebrate-after-winning-the-fa-community-shield.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-players-pose-with-the-trophy-as-they-celebrate-after-winning-the-fa-community-shield.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_agrees_to_make_U-turn_refuses_to_leave_club_%E2%80%9CIts_a_joy_to_watch%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tCrystal Palace agrees to make U-turn, refuses to leave club: &#8220;It&#8217;s a joy to watch&#8221;<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">They agreed to the deal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aston Villa have gained momentum in their quest to sign a player after taking a cautious approach to signings. Unai Emery eyes new Villa forward and midfielder According to various reports this month, Villa Park are thought to be considering signing a new striker and midfielder, with Evan Guesand attracting interest from Crystal Palace, while [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38136,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[390,8295,40,3220,4170,372,32,633],"class_list":{"0":"post-38135","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-aston","9":"tag-collapsed","10":"tag-football","11":"tag-juventus","12":"tag-mateta","13":"tag-move","14":"tag-open","15":"tag-villa"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38135","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38135"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38135\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38136"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38135"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38135"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38135"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}