Jean-Philippe Mateta had informed Crystal Palace that he was looking to leave Selhurst Park and the French striker looked set to sign for AC Milan before failing a medical at the eleventh hour on transfer deadline day.
*The article below was published in January 2026*
He has been a revelation for Palace since joining the Eagles in the 2020/21 season, notching 46 goals and eight assists in over 150 top flight appearances for the club. However, he has decided that he wants a fresh challenge away from Selhurst Park.
- Nottingham Forest – 8/13
- Aston Villa – 7/4
- Juventus – 10/3
- Tottenham Hotspur – 7/2
- Fenerbahce – 6/1
- AC Milan – 7/1
- Newcastle United – 8/1
- Bar – 12/1
Speaking for William Hill on 22nd January 2026, Lee Phelps, said: “With Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta informing the club of his desire to leave, we make Aston Villa initial favourites to sign the Frenchman. Unai Emery’s side head the betting at 11/8 to secure his signature in the January window, ahead of Italian giants Juventus at 5/2.
“Villa are not the only Premier League club in the conversation, with Manchester United third in the market at 4/1, ahead of Spurs at 6/1. A move across London is not out of the question either, as Arsenal (12/1) and West Ham (22/1) are both in the running.”
With former Eagles manager Oliver Glasner linked with the permanent Manchester United manager job, fans may be looking at a potential reunion with Mateta – especially if an announcement regarding the Austrian’s future plans takes place in the coming days.
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
