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Crystal Palace make decision on Jean-Philippe Mateta’s future amid Tottenham interest

Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of Jean-Philippe Mateta as he is now expected to leave Crystal Palace in 2027.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 3:17 PM

Key Things to Know

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will not sign a new contract and will depart by 2027.
Tottenham Hotspur are targeting Mateta as a potential January permanent transfer or summer free agent signing.
Palace must decide whether to cash in on the 29-year-old forward in January or risk losing him for free.

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Tottenham Hotspur have received an encouragement in their pursuit of Jean-Philippe Mateta, as the 29-year-old Crystal Palace striker reportedly will not sign a new contract and will leave the club in 2027. Palace are resigned to losing the French forward and must decide whether to sell him in January on a permanent transfer or lose him as a free agent next summer.

Spurs are targeting attacking reinforcements due to Dominic Solanke's ongoing fitness struggles and the expected departure of Richarlison under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Pete O'Rourke reported that multiple clubs across the Premier League and Europe are monitoring Mateta, who previously came close to joining AC Milan.

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