Overview
- Reports say Tottenham are closely tracking Mateta for a January move to bolster a misfiring attack.
- Crystal Palace are described as determined to keep the forward and are working on ways to persuade him to sign fresh terms, according to former scout Mick Brown.
- Negotiations are at an impasse over wages, and with a deal until 2027, Palace may consider offers rather than face a depreciating asset.
- AC Milan and Liverpool have been linked, Tottenham had a late‑summer enquiry rejected, and Atalanta reportedly saw a £30 million bid turned down.
- Mateta’s appeal has risen with sustained Premier League form and recent France caps, including nine goals and two assists this season.