Crystal Palace have offered Jean-Philippe Mateta in a swap for Juventus striker Jonathan David, but Juve have rejected the proposal. Betting angle: if Mateta leaves or Palace lose defensive leader Marc Guehi, back Palace to score under 1.5 goals and consider Mateta’s anytime scorer odds shortening if he stays and regains form — uncertainty makes Palace a safer lean for under markets in upcoming fixtures.
Crystal Palace table swap proposal for Jonathan David as January approaches
Crystal Palace have submitted a proposal to Juventus that would see Jean-Philippe Mateta move to Italy in exchange for striker Jonathan David. Juventus have reportedly turned the offer down, as they view Mateta as a viable replacement option with potential in the January window.
Why Juventus balked
Juventus are actively seeking forward reinforcements and are weighing options ahead of the mid-season transfer window. The Serie A side have reservations about including David in a straight swap, preferring other recruitment routes to bolster Luciano Spalletti’s attacking options.
Jonathan David: profile and recent form
Jonathan David signed for Juventus last summer from Lille and has struggled to fully replicate his prolific Ligue 1 output. The Canada international has scored five times in 26 appearances for the Bianconeri this season, after enduring a prolonged goalless spell in Serie A. He ended that drought with strikes in back-to-back wins over Sassuolo and Cremonese.
Career highlights and expectations
David’s record at Lille — 109 goals in 232 appearances across competitions — and his Champions League return of seven goals and two assists last season underline the quality that attracted Juventus. While still regarded as a top forward, adapting to Italian football has produced mixed returns so far.
Mateta’s potential exit: a big loss for Palace
Jean-Philippe Mateta has been Crystal Palace’s leading attacking outlet and his departure would leave a significant void. The French striker has been Palace’s top scorer in recent campaigns and has contributed strongly across competitions this season, though he has experienced a dip in league form over the last six weeks.
Team balance and attacking concerns
Losing Mateta would force Palace to reshuffle their frontline and place new responsibility on incoming or remaining forwards. Manager Oliver Glasner would have to find alternative goal sources quickly to avoid a slump in results.
Marc Guehi linked with Manchester City
Crystal Palace also face potential defensive disruption with captain Marc Guehi progressing in talks with Manchester City. Advanced negotiations and a proposal submitted by the Etihad side increase the likelihood of a January exit.
Defensive stability at risk
Guehi’s departure alongside a possible Mateta exit would represent a double blow: weakening Palace at both ends of the pitch. That combination could have immediate negative effects on results and squad morale.
Betting implications and angles for punters
Transfer uncertainty around Mateta and Guehi increases the appeal of conservative markets when backing Crystal Palace in the short term. Suggested angles: - Match markets: consider Palace under 1.5 goals or under on total goals in upcoming fixtures if Mateta is likely to be absent. - Player markets: Mateta’s anytime scorer odds could shorten if he remains and regains form; his transfer links may initially lengthen those odds. - Defensive markets: if Guehi departs, Palace could be more vulnerable to conceding, making both-teams-to-score and over 2.5 goals markets worth monitoring.
Final verdict: until transfers are resolved, expect Palace to be more attractive in under/low-scoring markets and for short-term volatility in player-scoring markets.
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