EPL: He’s big, strong – Rooney advises Arsenal to sign Man Utd transfer target

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has advised Arsenal to try and hijack the Red Devils’ move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.

According to Rooney, Matete is big and strong, adding that he can help the current Arsenal team under manager Mikel Arteta.

Mateta has been heavily linked with a move to Man United in the summer.

Man United have already opened talks with the 27-year-old’s representative.

Mateta, who joined Palace from Mainz in 2022, has scored 34 goals in the past two campaigns across all competitions for the Premier League club.

“Jean-Philippe Mateta is a big, strong lad who scores a lot of goals,” Rooney told BBC Sport.

“From watching Arsenal over the past few games in the Premier League, they have put a lot of balls into the box without having anyone to get on the end of them.

“I am sure he would help from that point of view.”

Arsenal are keen to sign a new top striker in the summer transfer window and it’s yet to be seen if they would go for Mateta at the end of the season.