Man Utd discover Jean-Philippe Mateta asking price after Ruben Amorim told to sign star Manchester United would have to stump up around £50million if they want to sign Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to reports.
The report says a number of Premier League sides are chasing Mateta, but that any club who wants to sign him will have to pay £50m "at least" for a player who is only getting better at Selhurst Park after reaching 42 goals in total since joining in 2021.
Last season Mateta hit 19 goals in all competitions and United were tipped to sign the striker by Paul Merson amid their struggles up front.
United signed Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna this season but the Dutchman has had trouble adapting to life at Old Trafford with just five goals - while Rasmus Hojlund has seven in total.
His contract expires in 2027 and is not the only player Palace player being chased ahead of a possible summer move - with defender Marc Guehi being linked with an exit after the club rejected a bid from Tottenham in January.
