Glasner backs Mateta and stays focused for Chelsea
Angers reject Crystal Palace bid for Sidiki Chérif despite personal terms agreed. Sporting director Boissier expects the 19-year-old to stay due to replacement timing issues.
Palace offer charter flight package for fans to Mostar for the Conference League first leg vs Zrinjski on 19 Feb, with same-day return from London Gatwick via Sportsworld.
Palace reject AC Milan’s bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Forward has personal terms agreed but club want more. Villa and Juventus interest noted; Saudi move ruled out.
Palace host Chelsea amid 10-game winless run. Muñoz back; Mateta available despite exit talk. Blues expect Palmer fit. Prediction: 1-1, with Glasner unbeaten in three v Chelsea.
Glasner vows to stay focused despite exit news, after Guehi and Eze sales. Says “no bid” for Mateta, no transfer request, and he will play v Chelsea after talks with Steve Parish.
Palace admire Sporting CB Ousmane Diomande but his €80m clause deters a move. New deal makes him one of Sporting’s top earners. Fee could be negotiated lower, with Guehi’s exit shaping Palace’s plans.
Palace enquire about PSG striker Gonçalo Ramos as potential Mateta replacement. Interest from Villa, Juventus in Mateta; Ramos has limited starts at PSG but strong scoring record.
Glasner: “Very clear. He didn't hand in a transfer request.” No bids for Mateta; he will play v Chelsea. Palace would only sell for a significant offer amid Guehi’s exit.
