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Manchester United have discovered the asking value of certainly one of their high striker targets.
Irritating search
The Crimson Devils have spent all summer season looking for a striker to take over beginning duties from Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.
United have been initially linked to Liam Delap however he opted for a transfer to Chelsea.
Viktor Gyokeres has agreed to go to Arsenal and Victor Osimhen looks as if he might be on his strategy to Galatasaray.
United goal Jean-Philippe Mateta
One other participant that Ruben Amorim’s aspect have been linked with is Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
It was thought that the ahead could want to stay at Palace to assist them in Europe however this will likely have modified after they have been demoted to the Convention League.
AC Milan curiosity
It has already been reported that Serie A sides Juventus and AC Milan carry an curiosity within the participant however in keeping with French outlet L’Equipe, Milan have made their first steps to signal him.
The paper states that “in the hunt for a striker, AC Milan is all for Crystal Palace’s Frenchman, Jean-Philippe Mateta, who’s underneath contract in England till 2027.”
It’s advised that his involvement with the French nationwide workforce within the Olympics has given him the starvation to be concerned within the World Cup squad subsequent summer season.
The ahead reportedly “has fashioned the conviction that this might probably contain a transfer away from Crystal Palace this summer season, as he aspires to affix a extra prestigious membership.”
Consequently, Mateta is “reportedly attracted by the prospect of working underneath Massimiliano Allegri” and the Italian giants have “taken concrete steps” to signal the participant.
Valuation problematic for Milan, might United swoop?
The French paper state that there’s a fly within the ointment for Milan and that’s that “the English membership’s asking value—over €30 million has reportedly delay the Lombardy membership, whose price range is restricted.”
United have been ready to spend the same quantity on Delap, so if Mateta is actually accessible for this value, it might be a horny and reasonably priced proposition for the Crimson Devils.
He was on hearth final season for Palace, scoring 17 goals in all competitions as he helped his aspect win the FA Cup.
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