CRYSTAL PALACE are eager to show Jean-Philippe Mateta’s mortgage everlasting.
The French striker, who's a 12 months into an 18-month mortgage from German aspect Mainz, has received over Patrick Vieira in latest weeks along with his performances.
Mateta’s future at Selhurst Park had appeared bleak after getting used sparingly by Roy Hodgson within the second half of final season.
After which successor Vieira at the beginning of the present marketing campaign.
At one level, Mateta even appeared near slicing quick his mortgage and shifting again to France with Saint-Etienne.
However the big striker, 24, has impressed over the festive interval with targets in opposition to Norwich and Millwall within the FA Cup.
Mateta has featured in all of Palace’s final six matches in all competitions and Vieira now desires to maintain him.
SunSport understands a deal is but to be agreed as Palace attempt to negotiate down from Mainz's desired charge of round £14m.
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Vieira stated of Mateta earlier this month: “Each time the crew wanted him to carry out, he gave his finest. He was rewarded by a few targets he scored.
“He’s there, he’s with us, a part of the crew and the squad. He’s accessible as anyone else. After I've to decide.
“However he’s working very well each single day and making it actually tough for me to decide on the entrance gamers.”
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