Overview
- Glasner confirmed Mateta failed an AC Milan medical on Deadline Day for a proposed £26m transfer after months of playing with a swollen knee, as reported by Sky Sports.
- A fourth specialist will assess the knee on Monday, with options ranging from continued management to surgery that could sideline him for an uncertain period, according to Sky Sports.
- If surgery is not required and the knee responds, Mateta will return to training and must compete for his place, with Glasner stressing the player’s contractual responsibilities.
- Manchester United have internally discussed Mateta and are tracking his situation, though a new striker is viewed as a lower priority following Benjamin Sesko’s form, Football Insider reports.
- Reports say tensions have risen at Palace after Mateta pushed for a move and sat out a recent match citing his mindset, with claims some teammates are unhappy with him, per Football Insider.