Jean-Philippe Mateta is still yet to sign a new contract with Crystal Palace. The Frenchman has been haggling with Steve Parish since the summer as he nears the final 18 months of his current deal, which will expire in June 2026. That may seem like a while away yet, but should the £9m man reach a stage where he has just 12 months remaining on his contract, it would significantly decrease his value, while he could even negotiate a free transfer exit with an overseas side from as early as January 2026. Therefore, it is an issue Parish must deal with, or else a decision might need to be made on w…