‘Tremendous character’ eyeing summer exit from Crystal Palace; Serie A giants keen to pounce

However, Mateta – hailed by Thierry Henry as a ‘tremendous character‘ – would unquestionably be a big miss at Selhurst Park if he were to depart in the next few weeks, having struck 15 goals this season despite injury issues and the unsavoury saga over his future during the winter.

The final decision could ultimately boil down to the composition of any offers which are submitted for the 28-year-old in the summer, and whether or not he pushes for an exit, in which case the Palace hierarchy might be reluctant to stand in his way.