“Spurs have been there…”: Tottenham linked with January move for 17-goal Frenchman

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a transfer for the Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. 

The 28-year-old French attacker has been linked with a transfer away from the London membership in latest months. Crystal Palace managed to carry onto him in the course of the summer time window, however he may very well be on his means out of the membership within the close to future.

He has a contract with the Eagles till the summer time of 2027, and Palace may very well be beneath strain to promote him on the finish of this season if he doesn’t renew his contract with them.

Nevertheless, they’re beneath no strain to promote him in January. It’s extremely unlikely that they may promote one in all their greatest gamers in the course of the season and jeopardise their possibilities of doing properly.

Jean-Philippe Mateta exit appears unlikely in January

Pete O’Rourke claimed on Soccer Insider: “He’s been instrumental in Palace‘s success within the final 18 months with 17 targets final season, 46 appearances, he’s carried that superb type into this season.

“Spurs have been there with numerous strikers in latest weeks and months. It does look like it’s an space of the workforce they want to strengthen.

“Mateta may very well be an excellent match for them and every thing, however I don’t see any deal taking place in January.”

Spurs may use Mateta

It’s no secret that Tottenham want one other high quality striker. Dominic Solanke and Richarlison haven’t been capable of finding the again of the web usually. Mateta is a dependable striker, and he has proven his high quality within the Premier League usually. He may make an prompt impression. Nevertheless, Tottenham must wait till the summer time switch window to signal him.

Given his contract state of affairs, he may very well be out there for an inexpensive sum of money within the sum of 2026. Will probably be fascinating to see if Tottenham can signal him.