2<\/p>\n Mateta has taken his contract dispute at Palace to FIFACredit: Getty<\/p>\n The Frenchman first joined the club on an 18-month loan from Mainz in January 2021, with the move made permanent a year later.<\/p>\n This is when he signed a four-and-a-half year contract that included the option of an extra 12 months, which Palace activated in 2024.<\/p>\n However, this additional year is what is being disputed by Mateta<\/a>.<\/p>\n talkSPORT understands that a Premier League tribunal over the contest was held midway through last season – which didn’t go in the player’s favour.<\/p>\n READ MORE ON FOOTBALL<\/p>\n He subsequently took his case to the FIFA, but it is understood that Mateta’s contract at Selhurst Park remains binding.<\/p>\n Is Mateta subject to any interest from Premier League clubs?<\/strong><\/p>\n Aston Villa<\/a> are understood to have enquired about a potential move for Mateta this summer.<\/p>\n Unai Emery’s side could lose Ollie Watkins before the window shuts on September 1 amid interest from Al Hilal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watkins is open to joining the Saudi Pro League side after spending six seasons at Villa.<\/p>\n However, whilst Mateta is an option for Villa, Nicolas Jackson<\/a> remains as their priority target.<\/p>\n Chelsea have set an asking price of around \u00a365million<\/a> for the Senegal international, who spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Villa are keen on Mateta, but Jackson is their top targetCredit: Getty<\/p>\n A move would see Jackson and Emery<\/a> reunite after they previously worked together at Villarreal.<\/p>\n![\"Jean-Philippe](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2025-26-quarter-final-leg-1072461896.jpg\")
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