Crystal Palace Stand Firm on Mateta Price as Tottenham, Forest, Juventus Circle

Crystal Palace Stand Firm on Mateta Price as Tottenham, Forest, Juventus Circle
Crystal Palace Stand Firm on Mateta Price as Tottenham, Forest, Juventus Circle

Crystal Palace have made it clear Jean-Philippe Mateta will not leave unless their £40million valuation is met.

Nottingham Forest’s £35m offer has already been rejected after falling short of Palace’s firm asking price.

Juventus also tested Palace earlier in the window, but their proposed loan deal was immediately dismissed.

Tottenham Hotspur remain strongly interested and continue monitoring developments ahead of the transfer deadline.

Palace have communicated the same message to all suitors, insisting only a full £40m fee will open negotiations.

The stance remains unchanged despite Palace closing in on Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Club sources insist Mateta is not being forced out and will only leave on Palace’s terms.

Behind the scenes, there is growing belief a deal could still be struck before Monday’s deadline.

Senior Palace figures privately expect Mateta to move if a club finally meets their valuation.

Forest have agreed personal terms with the striker, but no agreement exists between the two clubs.

Claims of a completed Forest deal have been dismissed, with the transfer fee still the major obstacle.

Juventus remain interested after Mateta previously agreed personal terms with the Serie A giants.

The Frenchman was left frustrated earlier this month after Palace rejected Juventus’ approach.

Mateta’s contract runs until June 2027, but he has refused to sign an extension.

The decision reflects his desire to secure a major transfer while his market value remains high.

Palace are preparing for a possible exit and continue searching for attacking reinforcements.

Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand remains one of Palace’s leading targets.

With time running out, the final days of the window will define Mateta’s future.

Palace, however, remain adamant they will not accept a cut-price deal.