Club Keen On Crystal Palace Star Could Only Do Loan Deal Now

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Juventus are keen on Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, but a move this month to the Bianconeri could only be on the basis of a loan.

The France hitman has become one of the top strikers in the Premier League over the last two campaigns at Palace, being revitalised by Oliver Glasner.

Before last year’s winter transfer window, the Eagles triggered the clause in his deal to extend his stay until the summer of 2027.

Since...