Crystal Palace price Mateta out of Juventus move; En-Nesyri now the primary alternative | OneFootball

Juventus have shifted their focus in the transfer market after cooling their interest in Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta.

The Serie A side are unwilling to meet Palace’s reported €40 million valuation and have instead begun considering a move for Fenerbahce striker Youssef En-Nesyri.

Juventus’ pursuit of Mateta never progressed to the bidding stage, despite the player being open to a move and personal terms presenting no obstacle.

The stumbling block has been the overall cost of the deal rather than suitability.

Mateta is set to turn 29 in June and will have just one year remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park this summer.

Juventus believe that context makes Palace’s valuation unrealistic in the current market.

Additional expenses linked to the transfer, including a significant agent’s fee, have further weakened their appetite to proceed.

With those factors combined, the Italian club have opted to look elsewhere as they reshape their attacking options.

Attention has now turned towards Youssef En-Nesyri, who has emerged as a more financially viable alternative.

The 28-year-old Morocco international is currently with Fenerbahce and remains an established presence at both club and international level.

Juventus are understood to be assessing the conditions of a potential deal as they seek a striker capable of making an immediate impact.

No formal approach has yet been made, but En-Nesyri is firmly on the shortlist as plans evolve.

Crystal Palace’s stance on Mateta has been shaped by a period of upheaval behind the scenes.

The departure of club captain Marc Guehi and confirmation that manager Oliver Glasner will leave at the end of the season have contributed to instability.

Palace are therefore reluctant to sanction another high-profile exit unless their valuation is met in full.

Mateta remains a key figure within the squad and part of their short-term plans.

Juventus’ withdrawal reflects a broader effort to balance ambition with financial discipline.

With priorities shifting, the Turin club appear determined not to be drawn into deals they consider inflated.

Whether that approach leads them decisively towards En-Nesyri is expected to become clearer as the window develops.