{"id":41239,"date":"2026-02-04T08:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/report-man-united-plan-summer-move-for-premier-league-striker-looking-for-new-club\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T08:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:30:19","slug":"report-man-united-plan-summer-move-for-premier-league-striker-looking-for-new-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/report-man-united-plan-summer-move-for-premier-league-striker-looking-for-new-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Man United plan summer move for Premier League striker looking for new club"},"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\/02\/04\/report-man-united-plan-summer-move-for-premier-league-striker-looking-for-new-club\/#Why_Manchester_United_are_interested_in_Mateta\" >Why Manchester United are interested in 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\/02\/04\/report-man-united-plan-summer-move-for-premier-league-striker-looking-for-new-club\/#Crystal_Palace_prepare_for_life_after_Mateta\" >Crystal Palace prepare for life after Mateta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United could emerge as a surprise transfer destination for Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer, with reports claiming the Crystal Palace forward is currently on the radar of the Red Devils.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to the Daily Mirror, a move to Old Trafford has become a realistic possibility after Mateta&#8217;s bid to join Milan fell through.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old striker is at an important point in his career. He is due to enter the final 12 months of his contract with Crystal Palace in June, and Palace may be forced to consider a reduced offer rather than risk losing him for free in the future.<\/p>\n<p>This contractual situation has caused alarm among several clubs, with Man United currently monitoring developments closely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Manchester_United_are_interested_in_Mateta\"><\/span>Why Manchester United are interested in Mateta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Man United&#8217;s interest comes amid continued uncertainty surrounding attacking options.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils have Benjamin Sesco signed last summer, but are still looking for more depth and quality in their attack.<\/p>\n<p>Joshua Zirkzee is unpopular within the club and if he leaves United will need someone to replace him.<\/p>\n<p>Mateta continued his form at Selhurst Park, developing into a reliable central player who can play up front or as a rotation option.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to sustain play, occupy defenders and contribute consistently in the final third has been praised across the league.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_prepare_for_life_after_Mateta\"><\/span>Crystal Palace prepare for life after 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 Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Crystal Palace&#8217;s actions in the market suggest they are already planning ahead.<\/p>\n<p>The Eagles have secured what is widely seen as Mateta&#8217;s long-term replacement, completing the \u00a348m signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers.<\/p>\n<p>This move significantly changes Palace&#8217;s negotiating position, making them more likely to be willing to sell Mateta if a suitable offer is received.<\/p>\n<p>Mateta may not be a strong player at Old Trafford, but he is still a player who can provide quality finishing and physicality up front.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, his experience in the Premier League will be useful for the Red Devils.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8216;I&#8217;m not sure&#8217; &#8211; Melson doubts about replacing Casemiro at Manchester United <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United could emerge as a surprise transfer destination for Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer, with reports claiming the Crystal Palace forward is currently on the radar of the Red Devils.According to the Daily Mirror, a move to Old Trafford has become a realistic possibility after Mateta&#8217;s bid to join Milan fell through. 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