Juventus make initial contact for Crystal Palace’s Jean-Phillipe Mateta | OneFootball

Juventus have initiated contact for Jean-Philippe Mateta, as the Bianconeri look to bolster their attacking options with the Crystal Palace striker.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Turin giants have made preliminary inquiries to gather information regarding a potential move during the current January transfer window. The French forward has caught the eye of the Juve management, who are searching for a physical presence to complement their frontline.

The report indicates that Crystal Palace have set a significant price tag for the 28-year-old, valuing him at approximately €30 million. While Juventus are exploring the possibility of an immediate deal this month, they are also keeping their options open. The club has signaled that they would be willing to wait until the summer transfer window to finalize a move if a January agreement proves too difficult to reach.

For now, these initial steps represent Juventus testing the waters as they evaluate whether the financial demands align with their mid-season budget or if Mateta will remain a primary objective for the end of the campaign.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN