Crystal Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner is pushing the membership to supply a brand new long-term contract to an “superb” ace forward of the summer season switch window opening, in accordance with a brand new report.
Crystal Palace sail into FA Cup fifth spherical
The Eagles secured their place within the fifth spherical of the FA Cup on Monday evening, as they comfortably beat League Two facet Doncaster Rovers 2-0. Targets from Daniel Munoz and Justin Devenny on both facet of halftime had been sufficient to get Palace by means of and e book a tie towards London rivals Millwall.
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It might not be a well-liked resolution at Selhurst Park.
The Eagles met Millwall not so way back, because the pair had been drawn towards each other within the FA Cup in 2022, with Palace profitable 2-1, and Glasner has labelled the fifth-round match “even more special”.
“I may really feel the thrill within the dressing room,” the boss mentioned after Monday’s victory at Doncaster Rovers. “It makes this recreation even larger than it’s.
“So long as you’re within the competitors, you may win it. We’ll go for it. I do not know if it’ll work, however we’ll go for it – positively. I am happy with the efficiency [against Doncaster]. Over the primary 60 minutes, I believe we managed the sport and did not give them something.
“We wished to present Ben [Chilwell] some minutes. We may see he is snug in possession, in passing – somewhat bit extra attacking than [Tyrick Mitchell].”
Glasner pushing Palace chiefs to supply long-term deal to Mateta
Away from issues on the pitch, in accordance with Soccer Insider, Crystal Palace are looking to hold contract talks with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, as they give the impression of being to safe his long-term future at Selhurst Park.
The 27-year-old, who initially joined Palace on mortgage from Bundesliga facet Mainz 05 in 2021 earlier than becoming a member of on a everlasting foundation in 2022, is beneath contract on the Premier League facet till the summer season of 2027. The Eagles triggered the one-year possibility within the ahead’s contract in December however are actually eager to tie him all the way down to an extended contract, with Glasner determined for the membership to retain his companies.
Palace’s urgency to present Mateta a brand new contract comes as Spanish giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are interested in signing him, in addition to Manchester United. 10 targets in 24 league video games this season have put him on the radar of some massive European sides, and the Eagles shall be eager to keep away from any switch hypothesis when the summer season arrives.
Mateta, who has been hailed as “amazing in the box” by Glasner, scored 16 targets in 35 Premier League video games final season, changing into an actual distinguished determine for the South London facet. If a brand new deal can’t be agreed upon, Palace nonetheless have time on their palms, as his contract doesn’t finish for an additional two years, nevertheless it may change into tougher to refuse bids, particularly in the event that they attain the £50 million price tag that has been reportedly positioned on his head.
