{"id":38164,"date":"2026-01-21T18:58:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/chelsea-transfer-target-submits-transfer-request-in-major-development\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T18:58:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:58:48","slug":"chelsea-transfer-target-submits-transfer-request-in-major-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/chelsea-transfer-target-submits-transfer-request-in-major-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea transfer target submits transfer request in major development"},"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\/chelsea-transfer-target-submits-transfer-request-in-major-development\/#Chelsea_and_Aston_Villa_have_also_been_linked_with_Jean-Philippe_Mateta\" >Chelsea and Aston Villa have also been linked with Jean-Philippe Mateta<\/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\/chelsea-transfer-target-submits-transfer-request-in-major-development\/#Crystal_Palace_January_nightmare_continues\" >Crystal Palace January nightmare continues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jean-Philippe Mateta has officially informed Crystal Palace that he wants to leave the club this month, according to the latest reports from Ben Jacobs. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The French striker, who has been a rare bright spark in a difficult season for the Eagles, has reportedly told the board he has no plans to sign a new contract at Selhurst Park.<\/p>\n<p>Mateta had prioritized a move to Serie A at Juventus, but the Italian giants are understood to have rejected his first offer.<\/p>\n<p>Juventus proposed a loan deal with a conditional buyout obligation linked to European qualification, but Palace quickly rejected this offer.<\/p>\n<p>The south London club are adamant about a permanent sale, valuing their star forward at around \u00a340m.<\/p>\n<p>With the player looking to leave, the club face a race against time to secure a replacement before the window slams shut.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_and_Aston_Villa_have_also_been_linked_with_Jean-Philippe_Mateta\"><\/span>Chelsea and Aston Villa have also been linked with Jean-Philippe Mateta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Competition for Mateta is fierce, with Chelsea among the clubs interested in the player.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">According to reports, the Blues have contacted the player&#8217;s agent to explore a deal as Liam Rosenior looks to strengthen his attacking options.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Chelsea are investing heavily in young players and Mateta&#8217;s physicality, which he demonstrated in the Premier League, is seen as a very valuable profile for the second half of the season.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Aston Villa continue to be talked about. Unai Emery&#8217;s side have been trying to sign Tammy Abraham from Besiktas for the past few days, but with talks stalled over a transfer fee, Villa have turned their attention to Mateta.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The Frenchman is seen as an ideal replacement should Abraham&#8217;s deal fail to cross the line.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_January_nightmare_continues\"><\/span>Crystal Palace January nightmare continues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mateta&#8217;s transfer request is the latest blow in what has been a nightmare January for Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, the club lost captain Marc Gehi, who completed a move to Manchester City.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that he will not remain with the club beyond this season.<\/p>\n<p>Glassner&#8217;s announcement was followed by an explosive post-match tirade against the club&#8217;s ownership, in which he accused the board of &#8220;abandoning&#8221; the players.<\/p>\n<p>Following a string of poor results and Macclesfield&#8217;s shock FA Cup exit, the managerial relationship appears to have reached a breaking point and the club&#8217;s future is in complete turmoil.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jean-Philippe Mateta has officially informed Crystal Palace that he wants to leave the club this month, according to the latest reports from Ben Jacobs. 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