Tottenham Hotspur Are Monitoring The Situation Of This Crystal Palace Striker: Good Fit For Spurs? | OneFootball

Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring the situation of Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. O’Rourke said,

“I’m sure Tottenham will be keeping tabs on the situation with Mateta.

“They made a cheeky offer for him right at the end of the last summer transfer window, which Palace batted away.

“He’s under contract until 2027 but if he’s not going to sign a new deal by next summer, you would imagine Palace would be more increasingly open to selling Mateta to get a fee for him, rather than potentially letting him run down his contract.

“So, that could open the door for Spurs to make a move for the Frenchman.

“He’s a proven striker in the Premier League now over the last couple of seasons so be a really good fit for Spurs. There’s also reported interest from Italy, from AC Milan as well, in Mateta.”

Mateta’s Impressive Form In The Premier League

Mateta has enjoyed an excellent run of form at the London club as he has produced a series of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 28-year-old has banged in nine goals and earned two assists in 23 matches for Crystal Palace this season across various competitions.

BURNLEY, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 03: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace warms up prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Crystal Palace at Turf Moor on December 03, 2025 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

The French forward has led the charge well for the Eagles and has done well to average 2.77 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He has kept 47.2% of his attempts on target. However, Mateta has to find a way to improve his ball distribution after completing 64.6% of his attempted passes in the English top tier (stats via fbref.com).

Will Mateta Be A Good Fit For Tottenham Hotspur?

Mateta is proficient at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has got the eye to play some decisive passes in the final third and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.

The French sensation can use his strong 1.92m frame to win a few aerial duels for his team. However, he has to find a way to improve his link-up play on the offensive end of the field.

We can expect Mateta to bring more firepower to Tottenham boss Thomas Frank’s frontline. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at the North London club in the coming years.

At 28, Mateta is playing in his prime, which makes him a great fit for Spurs’ needs in the short term.