Mateta-David swap deal could tempt Juventus and Crystal Palace
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A potential swap deal involving Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) and Jonathan David (Lille) is being discussed, with Juventus interested in David and Palace keen on Mateta.
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Attributed to original sourceAccording to Tuttosport, Crystal Palace have recently sounded out Juventus striker Jonathan David, potentially paving the way for a swap deal involving Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Crystal Palace’s interest in Juventus striker David might allow the two clubs to discuss a swap deal in the final week of the summer transfer window.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace celebrates victory while holding a banner which reads “winners” following the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) As reported by Tuttosport, Palace’s striker Mateta has refused to sign a contract extension beyond 2027, forcing the Premier League club to lower their demands from €35m to €25m.
Tuttosport notes that Juventus also value David at €25m, so on paper there is room for the two clubs to discuss a swap.
Juventus are looking for a new centre-forward despite the purchase of Randal Kolo Muani last summer.
FROSINONE, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Luciano Spalletti head coach of FC Juventus gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 23, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images) The French striker returned to Turin from PSG for €38m plus €12m add-ons, but the Bianconeri have always been looking for two new strikers for 2026-27. Furthermore, Luciano Spalletti’s recent negative remarks about Kolo Muani only reinforced Juventus’ need to sign another centre-forward.
Aside from the potential negotiations for Mateta, Juventus have reportedly resumed interest in Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth and also have Manchester United’s Josha Zirkzee on their agenda, with Spalletti appearing to favour a classic No.9.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Jonathan David of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) The Old Lady saw Dusan Vlahovic leave at the end of his contract in June and loaned Lois Openda to Lyon.
David scored eight goals in 44 appearances with Juventus in his first season in Turin and is not part of Spalletti’s plans for the new campaign.
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What happened
Reports suggest a creative swap arrangement could be on the cards between Crystal Palace, Juventus, and Lille. Jean-Philippe Mateta has been linked with a move to Juventus, while Jonathan David of Lille has attracted interest from Crystal Palace. The three-way structure could see David move to Turin while Mateta heads to Selhurst Park, though no official negotiations have been confirmed. Both clubs are exploring striker options ahead of the transfer window, with David's contract situation at Lille making him an attractive target.
Chance analysis
A potential three-way striker swap linking Crystal Palace, Juventus, and Lille illustrates how Premier League and Serie A clubs are increasingly looking for creative solutions in a tight transfer market. Jonathan David has long been one of Europe's most productive young strikers and would represent a significant upgrade for either club, while Mateta has shown flashes of quality at Palace. If this materializes, it would reshape both clubs' attacking lines heading into the new season.
If completed, Juventus would gain a proven goalscorer in David while Crystal Palace would add a physical striker in Mateta, though both clubs would face adaptation challenges.