Jean-Philippe Mateta

3 weeks ago | footballtransfers.com | Robin Bairner |Rasmus Højlund |Jean-Philippe Mateta

Manchester United could use misfiring striker Rasmus Hojlund as a makeweight in a summer transfer deal to secure Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta. Article continues under the videoHojlund’s struggles this season has been plain for all to see. These came into particular focus in midweek during the 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest – a clash in which centre-back Harry Maguire posed the home defence more trouble in a fleeting cameo than the Denmark striker had managed for the duration.

1 month ago | footballtransfers.com | Robin Bairner |Jean-Philippe Mateta

Manchester United’s interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta may have come out of the blue, but a move for the Crystal Palace striker might be just such a crazy move it will work for both parties. Article continues under the videoMateta has 12 Premier League goals for the Eagles this season after scoring 16 last term, the type of numbers for a centre-forward that are currently a dream for Ruben Amorim’s side.

1 month ago | footballtransfers.com | Suraj Radia |Jean-Philippe Mateta

Manchester United could turn to a Premier League hot-shot in their pursuit of a new striker this summer as Ruben Amorim looks to restructure his squad under tight constraints. Article continues under the videoUnited are expected to make wholesale changes in the summer with multiple forwards likely to be the priority, although there will need to be significant sales to fund any major business.