Juventus Rejects Exchange for Premier League Forward

The forward is very much liked in Turin, but not under the conditions that are on the table

Héctor Andreu | 16 Jan 2026 | 17.31
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Juventus does not want exchanges / Fotmob
Juventus does not want exchanges / Fotmob

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Juventus from Turin has taken a firm stance in the market and is not willing to give in to the initial proposals from Crystal Palace. In Turin, they are clear about the direction of the project and have drawn a very specific red line.

The English club tried to introduce a direct exchange that did not sit well with the bianconeri leadership. The response was immediate and unequivocal. Juventus from Turin understands that this transfer market should be used to strengthen the attack without compromising the key pieces of the immediate future.

Juventus says no to the exchange for Jonathan David

The initial proposal from Crystal Palace involved Jean-Philippe Mateta as part of the exchange for Jonathan David. The reaction in Turin was definitive. Jonathan David is considered untouchable. The sports management sees him as an offensive pillar around which to build the club's new competitive cycle.

Juventus does not contemplate parting ways with the Canadian forward. The plan is to enhance his growth and surround him with a complementary profile. Mateta fits that profile perfectly - a physical forward with a presence in the box and the ability to hold center backs, just what the team needs after the departure of Dusan Vlahovic.

Juventus rejects exchange for Mateta

Interest in Mateta, under Juve's terms

Juventus from Turin wants Jean-Philippe Mateta, but only on their own terms. There will be no swap and no significant cash outlay during the winter. Crystal Palace values the French forward between 25 and 35 million euros, a figure that Turin deems outside the market range for January.

Hence, alternative formulas are being considered. Loan with option to buy, deferred payments, or variables, always without including Jonathan David in the deal.

A Player Determined to Leave London

Mateta has informed Crystal Palace that he will not renew. At 28 years old, he aims to move to a project with real aspirations in the Champions League. Contract negotiations with Juventus from Turin are progressing alongside, with a potential long-term agreement on the table.

The message from Turin is clear and sets the market tone. Jonathan David is off-limits, and Juventus from Turin will continue negotiating for Mateta only if Crystal Palace accepts their conditions.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La Juventus rechaza un intercambio por un delantero de la Premier

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