Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool target ready to complete move | OneFootball

Fabrizio Romano has taken to Twitter to share exciting news about Jean-Philippe Mateta's future at Crystal Palace. The French international is on Liverpool's radar and there was a report linking him to the club as recently as last week.

Now, according to Romano, several clubs are monitoring his situation from the Premier League and Serie A. The Italian transfer expert claims that Mateta has not been in talks with Crystal Palace over a new deal since last summer.

So it seems like the Frenchman is ready to make a move.

On paper it would be surprising for Liverpool to make a move for Mateta given they just signed Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak.

However, we are already seeing the former struggling with fitness issues and perhaps adding more firepower to the attack is not such a bad idea.

Especially a player of Mateta's calibre. This is one of the best forwards in the Premier League. Mateta is a clinical finisher and he simply thrives inside the box due to his physical attributes and intelligent movement and anticipation.

Considering Liverpool are struggling to break down opposition teams who sit deep, having an outlet to aim at inside the box with more direct play like crosses and set-pieces could give Slot a further option to tinker his style and unlock those resolute defences.

Mateta's profile fits that. The only question mark hanging over him is his age. He's going to be 29-years-old next year. Liverpool don't tend to sign players around that age or older.

But perhaps they may just look to bring him in anyway, given the need for more experience in the forward lines. Especially, if Mo Salah moves on.