Crystal Palace reportedly closing in on £8m striker deal
Crystal Palace are reportedly set to complete the permanent signing of Jean-Philippe Mateta from Mainz.
The 24-year-old has been on loan at Palace since last January, and has managed to force his way into Patrick Vieira’s plans after a difficult start.
Mateta’s loan included an obligation to buy for £13million after a certain amount of starts for the Eagles.
The Frenchman has not hit that amount of starts and Palace have been able to negotiate a lower price.
Now the Evening Standard are reporting that the South London club are set to agree terms on an £8m move.
They add that his representatives has flew over from France to London over the weekend.
The Eagles have seen approaches for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah rejected this month.
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