Villa Bid for Mateta Falls Short of Palace Valuation

Aston Villa have made an offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, but it's below the London club's asking price.

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What happened. Aston Villa have made an offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, but the bid falls well below the London club's valuation.

• Mateta is 29 years old and plays for France.
• The offer is from Aston Villa, as per The Athletic.
• Crystal Palace have not accepted the bid.

Villa may need to increase their offer to secure Mateta's signature.

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