Villa's £20m Mateta Bid Rejected; United & Spurs Circle

Aston Villa's £20m bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been rejected, with Man United and Spurs also keen.

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What happened. Aston Villa submitted a £20m bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, which was rejected. The France international is in the final year of his contract and has become a sought-after name.

• Mateta's contract is entering its final year.
• Tensions at Selhurst Park are escalating.
• Man United and Spurs are also in the mix.

Villa are still chasing a striker signing in the final stretch of the summer window.

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