Manchester United have opened talks to sign a Premier League star as Ruben Amorim has already put things in motion ahead of a summer transfer.
Man United recruited during the January transfer window, signing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce and Ayden Heaven from Arsenal.
And the club plans to reinforce their side in the summer when the transfer window reopens.
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A host of players have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, including a star forward who has reportedly expressed his desire to leave his club this summer.
Man United, however, appear to have a series of targets on their wish-list, with Jean-Philippe Mateta also on the club's radar.
According to French outlet L'Equipe, Man United have already opened talks to sign the Crystal Palace forward.
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But Palace have set a hefty asking price of £40 million.
The Red Devils are believed to be in the market for a new forward following the form of Rasmus Hojlund, who joined the club from Atalanta for £72 million.
He bagged 16 goals last season but has only netted six goals in all competitions this campaign, including just two league goals in 22 matches.
Mateta, who is contracted until 2027, endured a prolific end to the campaign last season and has enjoyed a stunning term this time around.
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He scored 19 goals across all competitions last season and has 15 goals to his name this season.
The 27-year-old's form has caught the eye of Man United, who are keeping tabs on his situation ahead of a potential summer switch.
The Frenchman will be out of action for a period of time, however, following his nasty collision with Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, who was shown a red card for his reckless challenge.
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But he is recovering well as Oliver Glasner hopes he will be able to play after this month's international break.
"Mateta is doing well," said Glasner on Friday. "He is at home and recovering well.
"He had no fractures or concussion and healing from the huge wound is going as we expected.
"He will go to Marbella with us next week and he will be just training individually. If everything goes how we wish, he will be available against Fulham [in their FA Cup quarter-final on 29 March].
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"We lose JP for this game, we can't play him tomorrow [Saturday], but it's not too bad."
Topics: Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, Football
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