Latest Developments
- Crystal Palace have put a £40-50m price tag on Jean-Philippe Mateta.
- La Liga clubs Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are circling the Frenchman.
- Mateta has 23 goals in 37 Premier League caps under Oliver Glasner.
Whisper+ Analysis
Authenticity (4/5): Credible source, real possibility
Palace are reportedly open to accepting offers for in-form striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The report comes from Football Insider, a reliable source for transfer developments, reinforcing the likelihood of a summer exit for Mateta.
Value (3/5): Lucrative but risky deal?
A £50m fee would represent a significant profit on the £9m Palace paid to secure Mateta from Mainz. However, some may question if his recent form is sustainable. Moreover, the question arises of Barca’s ability to pay up.
Suitability (3.5/5): Target man Mateta
Mateta offers physicality and finishing, ideal for teams lacking a penalty box predator. Having proved himself in the Premier League, there is little doubt that his physique would match up to La Liga’s defences.
Upgrade (3/5): Valuable addition
Mateta’s current scoring streak suggests he could immediately improve the goal output for sides struggling in the final third. However, Barcelona still has one of the best strikers, Robert Lewandowski, firing on all cylinders.
Logic (4/5): Sensible step up
A move to a bigger club could cement Mateta's status as a top-class striker. However, given Lewandowski's presence in Spain, he might not find regular minutes.
Whisper+ Verdict: 17.5/25
A £50m sale of Mateta could be a win-win – Palace cashing in on his peak value while Barcelona secure a striker in red-hot form. However, his ability to sustain this level of performance will ultimately decide if the fee is justified.
