Aston Villa submits offer for Crystal Palace striker Mateta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Aston Villa has made an offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, though the proposal is below Palace's valuation. In addition, Villa is close to finalizing a €70 million deal for Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson, 25. Other developments include Manchester United considering a move for VfB Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch, 20, and Manchester City planning to submit an offer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the transfer window closes. Newcastle is preparing a €60 million final offer for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21.
- •Aston Villa's offer for Mateta is below Crystal Palace's valuation.
- •Villa nearing a €70 million deal for Nicolás Jackson from Chelsea.
- •Manchester United eyeing VfB Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch.
- •Manchester City to submit an offer for Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
- •Newcastle planning a final €60 million offer for Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Wednesday's gossip: Villa make offer for Palace striker Mateta
- 8:12 PMBBC Sport — Wednesday's gossip: Villa make offer for Palace striker Mateta
"Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.
"Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:12 PMWednesday's gossip: Villa make offer for Palace striker Mateta
Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.
- BBC SportAug 25, 2026, 8:12 PMWednesday's gossip: Villa make offer for Palace striker Mateta
Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.
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