Crystal Palace rejected $67M transfer offers as Marc Guehi to Liverpool saga rumbled on
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Crystal Palace managed to fend off multiple offers for star player Jean-Philippe Mateta, during the summer transfer window.
This was part of a concerted effort to retain their top talent, which also saw Palace halt Marc Guehi's potential move to Liverpool.
Following their FA Cup triumph, the Eagles faced a challenging task to keep hold of their key players throughout the summer.
Spurs had previously pursued Eze before Arsenal secured his services and considered a move for Mateta on deadline day before finalising a deal for PSG's Randal Kolo Muani.
Oliver Glasner had previously expressed his dissatisfaction with Crystal Palace's "passive" approach during the summer transfer window, particularly as he faced the potential loss of key players.
Jean-Philippe Mateta was the subject of offers, but remained at Crystal Palace.
Liverpool was on the verge of securing a $47M (£35m) deal before Palace decided against the sale on deadline day
Glasner had been pressuring the Palace board not to sell the defender.
He stated: "We had a great start and I think our fans deserve to have the best players available