‘Man United to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta’ – Fans wowed after Crystal Palace latest
Man United fans are convinced the club need to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta after his recent performance for Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace came out on top in a fiery clash with rivals Brighton, securing a 2-1 victory thanks to goals from the French striker and Daniel Munoz, in a game that saw three red cards.
Mateta opened the scoring inside just three minutes, smashing home a brilliant left-footed finish into the roof of the net past Bart Verbruggen. It was a statement goal, showcasing Mateta’s power and precision in front of goal amid his Premier League return.
The 27-year-old only recently returned to the side after Mateta recovered from a nasty head injury sustained last month.
He missed just one league match, making his comeback in the 1-1 draw with Fulham on 29 March and followed it up with a moment of brilliance against Brighton.
His strong form hasn’t gone unnoticed. Manchester United are monitoring Mateta closely, with the club eager to bolster their striker options ahead of the summer window. And now, fans are joining the calls, urging the club to make a move.
Crystal Palace confident of keeping Jean-Philippe Mateta despite Man United interest
The 27-year-old has enjoyed another standout season at Selhurst Park, scoring 16 goals in all competitions and registering three assists.
He has been pivotal in Crystal Palace’s recent form, playing a key role in their current eight-game unbeaten run. The Eagles now sit 11th in the Premier League, six points clear of United.
Despite growing interest in the striker, Football Insider revealed that Crystal Palace are ready to offer Mateta a new contract. The club remain determined to retain his services, even with United circling ahead of the summer window.
| Match statistics | Jean-Philippe Mateta |
| Minutes played | 68′ |
| Goals | 1 |
| Touches | 17 |
| Ground duels (won) | 6 (3) |
Man United fans call for Jean-Philippe Mateta signing amid striker struggles
While Palace remain hopeful of tying Mateta down, Man United fans are increasingly vocal in their desire to see the Frenchman lead the line at Old Trafford.
Rasmus Hojlund has yet to impress Man United fans and Joshua Zirkzee has been operating in a deeper role in recent matches, further underlining the need for a new out-and-out striker.
United have been linked with several forward options, including Viktor Gyokeres, who could be reunited with Ruben Amorim should he make the switch. However, Arsenal are also advancing plans to sign the Swedish international.
Mateta now looks like a serious option. His consistency, physicality, and recent performance have impressed United supporters, with one fan saying: “That’s why United want him” and another adding: “Manchester United should be going for Mateta if we are really serious.”