Jean-Philippe Mateta wants to join a new club this month, and AC Milan were hoping to sign him in the winter transfer window. However, the move has collapsed after the player had issues with his medical. It will be interesting to see if Milan decidee to move on to other targets.
Meanwhile, according to a report by The Sun, Juventus are interested in the French striker as well, and they are now prepared to rekindle their interest in the player. It remains to be seen whether they can get the job done before the window closes.
Mateta has been trying to leave Crystal Palace, and he will fancy the opportunity to join a big club. Juventus are certainly one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the chance to play for them will be exciting for the attacker. The Frenchman is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to move on and take on a new challenge.
Juventus need more quality and depth in their attacking unit. Dusan Vlahovic has been linked with a move away from the club, and they need to replace the Serbian international. Mateta could be the ideal replacement for the Serb.
Mateta has proven himself in the Premier League, and there is no doubt he has the physicality and technical attributes for Italian football. He could settle in quickly and make an immediate impact at Juventus if the move goes through. Meanwhile, AC Milan were reportedly willing to pay around £30 million to sign the striker, and it will be interesting to see whether Juventus are prepared to pay up.
The French striker is very keen on a move away from the South London club, and Crystal Palace will not want to hold onto him against his wishes. It would be ideal for them to sanction his departure and find a quality replacement. The Eagles have struggled in recent weeks, and they need quality players to bounce back strongly. Selling Mateta could allow them to improve the team.
