Overview

• Villa, Newcastle and Leeds are reported to have placed Mateta at the top of their January striker shortlists.
• Crystal Palace are said to be seeking about £40 million for the 28-year-old, who is under contract until June 2027.
• Talks over a new deal have been described as unproductive, creating uncertainty over the forward’s long-term future.
• Mateta scored 17 goals in all competitions last season under Oliver Glasner and has three in six appearances to start this campaign.
• Tottenham held late talks in the summer, according to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol, but opted to bring in Randal Kolo Muani on loan instead.