Manchester United’s four-match winning streak in the Premier League came to an end against West Ham United yesterday as Benjamin Sesko’s last-minute equalizer earned at least a point for Michael Carrick’s side at the London Stadium.
As Sesko slowly but surely finds his feet, Joshua Zirkzee’s future away from Old Trafford is becoming increasingly likely and as a result, United are considering the signing of a striker heading into the summer transfer window to boost their depth.
Football Insider reported this that Manchester United failed to sign Crystal Palace marksman Jean-Philippe Mateta in the winter, and that Manchester United will rekindle interest in the Frenchman in the summer with a move believed to be possible.
That’s him valued at £35 million on Transfermarkt But with the 28-year-old entering the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park, Palace are thought to be ready to sanction his sale for £30m this summer to avoid losing him for free 12 months later.
Mateta’s PL experience is crucial for United
Benjamin Sesko and Jean-Philippe Mateta would be two exceptional options for Manchester United next season. Regardless of who their manager is during that time, there will be plenty of firepower to deliver the goods in the final third.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored ten goals and provided two assists in all competitions so far this season, and at the age of 28 he is in the prime of his career. His experience in the Premier League will also serve him well at United.
That said, the move from Crystal Palace to Manchester United is a significant step forward in his career, but given the stage of his career he is in, Mateta may want certainty over his role and it will therefore be interesting to see how the Red Devils can fit him into it.
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