Transfer rumour · 2026

Jean-Philippe Mateta to Aston Villa

Crystal Palace → Aston Villa · Probability 35% · fee €24m–€33m · rumour

Updated 9h ago

Palace have knocked back Villa's opening offer, reported at around €24m, for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Ornstein, Jacobs and Bailey all have the rejection, but Villa are still pushing, so this is far from dead.

Where Jean-Philippe Mateta could go: Aston Villa 35% · stays 65%

How the story has moved

1. David Ornstein · Bid rejected · 2026-08-25
   “🚨 Aston Villa make bid to Crystal Palace for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Lands far below what #CPFC would seek for 29yo striker but #AVFC interest ongoing alongside indicative offer to ”
2. Graeme Bailey · Bid rejected · 2026-08-25
   “As confirmed in Monday's @TEAMtalk story on Jean-Philippe Mateta...Aston Villa were one of the club’s contacted by his camp. Resulting offer has been rejected by Palace. Mateta des”
3. Ben Jacobs · Bid rejected · 2026-08-25
   “Aston Villa's bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta was in the region of £20-£25m. Rejected out of hand by Crystal Palace.🦅 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/22vTkUy3pN”

The money

The fee for Jean-Philippe Mateta is reported around €24m–€33m, against a market value of €26m.

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