According to the latest report of the well-known British media "Mirror", the English Premier League team Crystal Palace is planning to restart the contract renewal negotiation with the French striker Mattea in the near future. Despite the fact that the previous contract renewal process did not go smoothly, the club's senior management is still optimistic about the future of Mata, and regarded him as the core player of the team.
Despite Crystal Palace's success in signing former Arsenal striker Nketiah on transfer deadline day, manager Glasner has made it clear that Nketiah may still play a rotational role in the short term, while Matata continues to be highly expected. Mata has been a steady and outstanding performer in the team, and is an important pillar in the attacking end of the team.
However, Matejta's current contract situation is causing some uncertainty for the team. He is about to enter a contract year next season, making it imperative for Crystal Palace to address his future as soon as possible. Previously, Crystal Palace have rejected a number of offers from the Premier League and other leagues, insisting that Mata is not for sale. However, differences between the two sides on salary and release clause led to a stalemate in the contract renewal talks.
In order to retain the core player, Crystal Palace have decided to strike again and plan to get in touch with Mata's agent in the near future to restart contract extension talks. It is reported that the club is willing to offer him a new contract with a significantly higher salary to show the team's sincerity and recognition of his value.
However, Crystal Palace are also ready with alternatives if Mata ultimately chooses to reject this new contract. According to the Mirror, Crystal Palace may consider selling Mata for £20 million if contract extension talks fail. This price both reflects the market value of Mateta, but also for the Crystal Palace in the transfer market to find a replacement to provide financial support.
