Reds linked with big move for ‘outstanding’ Prem striker amid contract dispute

Liverpool are considering signing Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace, a surprise report claims.

According to a Spanish media Transfers, Liverpool hope to land the centre-forward after being impressed by his “exceptional” form during Crystal Palace since the start of last season. Mateta has appeared on the radars of several big clubs in Europe, but it is Liverpool who are supposedly in a strong position to sign him.

Mateta he wants a bumper new contract at Palace after registering 19 goals in 39 games last season and five goals in 11 appearances this season.

But the 27-year-old recently walked away from contract talks after becoming disappointed with the terms Palace offered.

The Eagles have the option to extend his contract from 2026 to 2027, although this contract debacle has apparently put major clubs, including Liverpool, on alert.

Transfers He adds that Liverpool are ‘very interested’ in Mateta and believes he will not take long to adapt to life at Anfield due to his previous Premier League experience.

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Mateta to Liverpool would be a shocking move

Despite Mateta’s great form for Palace over the last 12 months, it is difficult to see this transfer going through.

Mateta is not at the elite level needed to lead Liverpool to major trophies such as the Premier League and Champions League.

Additionally, Reds head coach Arne Slot is still evaluating his forward options, such as Diogo Jota and Darwin Núñez, and weighing whether it is necessary to capture a new number 9.

Another factor to consider is how much Liverpool will have to pay for Mateta. The fact that he may soon enter the final year of his contract will drive the price down, although Palace will still demand a significant fee as they will not want to bolster a Premier League competitor like Liverpool.

Instead, Liverpool could go abroad and find a younger striker with better potential than Mateta for a more reasonable price.

Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush is a name that has been mentionedsince it is on fire in the Bundesliga.

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Meanwhile, Liverpool are seriously considering launching an attack for Nottingham Forest defender MurilloTEAMtalk can exclusively reveal.

Virgil van Dijk is leaning towards signing a contract extension at Liverpool, but the Reds plan to bolster their central defensive options anyway.

Murillo is currently their top target for the job, while Sporting CP star Gonçalo Inácio and Sevilla’s Loic Bade are also admired.

Liverpool are also interested in Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi as a possible successor to Mo Salah in attack.

But the Slot side will have to He defends both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain to get the German winger..

French media claim that Chelsea have made Adeyemi their “top priority” for the 2025 summer transfer window.

PSG would also like to sign the 22-year-old as both he and Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are targets for wingers.