Deal now close as 17-goal Manchester United transfer target holds talks

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly close to signing a new contract at Selhurst Park despite interest from other clubs.

The Frenchman has been superb for Palace, scoring 17 goals in all competitions in the season just gone, leading to some speculation over his future.

Mateta has been among Manchester United’s transfer targets up front, as CaughtOffside recently reported.

BBC Sport mention links with the Red Devils, as well as with Aston Villa and Marseille as they report on Mateta’s contract talks.