What happened. Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage said he expects Jean-Philippe Mateta to stay despite a legal dispute, and denied reports that Ismaila Sarr is refusing to train.

Mateta's contract extension is under legal review, but Sage says he's happy.
Sarr missed Everton game with groin injury, not a protest.
Liverpool and Galatasaray interested, but Palace say not for sale.

“I speak with him every day and, in front of me, I have a guy that is funny, happy to be here.”
— Pierre Sage

Transfer window closes next Tuesday, with Sarr's future still uncertain despite Palace's stance.

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