Mateta will miss Saturday's Premier League game against Ipswich after requiring 25 stitches in a wound inflicted by Millwall's Liam Roberts.
But Mateta has also been linked recently as a result of his superb performances for Palace under Oliver Glasner, and as a more cost-effective option to Amorim, he could be in their sights. However, Romano has stated that their decision on a new striker will be budget-related - and as a result,
Jean-Philippe Mateta required 25 stitches to repair his lacerated left ear after he was kicked in the head by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts in the follow-through of a challenge last weekend
Rasmus Hojlund’s form is giving Ruben Amorim nightmares which is exactly why Manchester United are looking to add a quality striker to their ranks in the summer.Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen