Overview

• Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Leeds United have placed Jean-Philippe Mateta at the top of their January shopping lists, according to multiple reports.
• Crystal Palace are reported to be seeking around £40m for the 28-year-old as interest intensifies.
• Mateta is contracted to Palace until June 2027, though talks over a new deal have been described as unproductive.
• Tottenham explored a late summer move, per Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol, before signing Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.
• Mateta’s strong form under Oliver Glasner, including 17 goals last season, is cited by reports as a key factor, with suitors expected to test Palace’s resolve in the winter window.