Manchester United have been encouraged to pursue Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, labeled a “defender’s worst nightmare” and the “perfect” striker for manager Ruben Amorim’s system, as they seek to bolster their attack following a disappointing 2024/25 Premier League season. The recommendation comes amid United’s ongoing battle with Newcastle United for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and interest in PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani. Why Mateta? Fit for Amorim’s System: Football analyst George Smith highlighted Mateta as an ideal fit for United’s 3-4-2-1 formation, praising his physicality, aerial prowess, and goal-scoring instincts. The 26-year-old Frenchman scored 19 goals in 35 Premier League games last season, proving his ability to lead the line and exploit half-spaces alongside United’s recent signings, Matheus Cunha (£62.5m from...