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29-year-old star from South London PL club in Tottenham’s five-man striker shortlist

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi views Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta as a potential option to reinforce their attack.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 8:18 PM

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Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly on Tottenham's five-man shortlist for the January transfer window.
The 29-year-old France international is in the final 10 months of his contract at Selhurst Park.
Spurs could target Mateta on a cut-price permanent deal as Richarlison is expected to leave.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has included Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta on a five-man shortlist ahead of the January transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. Spurs are actively seeking a new striker to resolve attacking struggles that have left the club in the Premier League relegation zone.

Mateta is in the final months of his contract at Selhurst Park and reportedly does not intend to sign an extension. To The Lane And Back argues that Tottenham should test Palace's resolve with a cut-price permanent bid in January, with Richarlison expected to depart.

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