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BY SAM SMITH New Crystal Palace signing Jean-Philippe Mateta has revealed he was a long-term transfer target for Roy Hodgson. The Eagles have taken the Frenchman on an 18-month loan from German Bundesliga side Mainz 05 – subject to international...

Germany stintMateta, 23, had been on the books of Bundesliga outfit Mainz since 2018.The Frenchman, who lined out for his country at both U19 and U21 level, is a product of the famed academy of Ligue 1 giants Lyon, but first began to truly make a...

Crystal Palace are reportedly looking at Mainz 05 striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta as a solution to their problems in front of goal. The Eagles were the second-lowest Premier League scorers in 2019/20. Their attacking woes have continued this campaign,...

On Tuesday evening, Bild reported FSV Mainz 05?s Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to complete a move to Crystal Palace as the striker travelled to England in a private jet to undergo medical tests with the Eagles. It was also explained the Premier...

Manchester City moved to within two points of rivals United at the top of the table, with a game in hand, after they brushed aside Crystal Palace 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday night. A John Stones double, a superb Ilkay Gundogan strike and a...

Crystal Palace are set to sign Mainz striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta on an 18-month loan. The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical tomorrow. The Eagles will also have an option to buy Mateta, who has scored 10 goals in the current campaign,...

Crystal Palace have seen an ?8m bid for Fenerbahce midfielder Ozan Tufan rejected, with the Turkish club holding out for ?12m. That?s according to Fotomac, who say Palace are likely to return with an improved bid for the midfielder soon. Tufan has...

There was a time when it appeared that Crystal Palace were on the verge of letting Mamadou Sakho go to OGC Nice. Losing Dante to a serious injury, the Ligue 1 club were looking to add experience to their backline on top of bringing in William...

Germany stintMateta, 23, has been on the books of Bundesliga side Mainz since 2018.The Frenchman, who lined out for his country at both U19 and U21 level, is a product of the famed academy of Ligue 1 giants Lyon, but has begun to truly make a name...

Crystal Palace have expressed an interest in Stade de Reims striker Boulaye Dia but face competition from Fulham for his signature. That?s according to Le 10 Sport, who say the Premier League duo have expressed their interest in the Ligue 1 top...

Georginio Wijnaldum has made a final decision about his Liverpool future, while Manchester United could receive a bid for Paul Pogba in the summer – according to Sunday’s transfer gossip.   WIJNALDUM MAKES LIVERPOOL DECISION Georginio...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is devoting his full attention to beating Crystal Palace this weekend after two seasons of struggles against Roy Hodgson?s side. City are in good form ahead of Palace?s visit to the Etihad Stadium in the Premier...

BY SAM SMITH Gary Cahill has pointed to the extended break during the first national lockdown as a reason for his injury problems over the last six months. The Crystal Palace defender suffered a hamstring injury against former club Chelsea in July...

Liverpool are being tipped to be unseated by an on-song Man Utd at Anfield on Sunday, while this week’s Premier League predictions fancies Leeds, Tottenham, Arsenal and Man City to win, but Chelsea to be held by Fulham. Each week our writers take...

Natasha Flint’s late rocket sent Leicester City into the FA Women’s League Cup semi-finals with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace. Both sides missed a hatful of chances before Thursday’s tie was eventually decided by Flint’s 85th-minute...

Roy Hodgson believed his Crystal Palace side deserved their point against Arsenal and hopes their improvements in defence continue. Palace came away from the Emirates Stadium with a point after holding their hosts to a 0-0 draw. Arsenal had been...

Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United are in the race to sign Huddersfield midfielder Lewis O’Brien, a report has claimed. Football Insider claims that a chance to sign the 22-year-old has opened up after the trio spent a lengthy period...

Crystal Palace striker Michy Batshuayi ?could do without? the reports of a training ground bust-up with teammate Luka Milivojevic. Recent reports before this week?s clash with Arsenal suggested the pair had something of a falling out in the Eagles...

QPR keeper Seny Dieng has spoken of his pride at transfer links suggesting he is being watched by both Arsenal and Leeds. Dieng has started 21 games in the Championship this season. He has kept five clean sheets and has only conceded more than two...

Arsenal’s winning momentum came to an end as they were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace. Arsenal went into the match looking to continue their recent revival, having won their previous four matches. But it was Palace who had the best...

Crystal Palace?s interest in Ozan Tufan has caused something of a conflict at Turkish club Fenerbahce. The Eagles have been linked with the midfielder over the last week, with reports in Turkey stating that they and several other clubs were all...

Stout EaglesRoy Hodgson’s men were of course in action last night, when they made the trip to the Emirates for a derby meeting with capital rivals Arsenal.Palace headed into proceedings as major underdogs to take anything away from the clash, amid...

In the section of rumours we didn?t expect to see to today, Ezequiel Schelotto to Crystal Palace will have been up there. The Italy international left Brighton & Hove Albion back in August and has been without a club since, waiting for the right...

BY SAM SMITH Roy Hodgson has asked what more the Premier League can do amid calls to halt the football season due to fears over Coronavirus breaches. The Football Association, the Premier League, the Women?s Super League and the EFL released a...