Crystal Palace’s updated Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer stance after Tottenham swoop
Crystal Palace will not sell striker Jean-Philippe Mateta in the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.
Mateta is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs, and the Eagles rejected an enquiry from Tottenham during the summer window.
The 28-year-old has excelled in the last two seasons, scoring 30 league goals across the 2023/24 and 2024/25 campaigns.
Sources say that there is no chance that Palace will sanction the sale of Mateta in the January window, as they would not be able to find an adequate replacement.
Newcastle and Leeds among clubs interested in Jean-Philippe Mateta
Newcastle United and Leeds United are among the Premier League clubs interested in pursuing Mateta when the January transfer window opens.
However, the pair will have to turn their attention to other targets, with Crystal Palace set to reject any offers for their star striker.
In the latter stages of the summer transfer window, Newcastle confirmed the signings of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa.
Woltemade is a relatively unknown quantity and may struggle in the Premier League, which could see Eddie Howe’s side re-enter the market for an experienced centre-forward come January.
Crystal Palace captain target of three-club race
Meanwhile, Liverpool risk losing out to Real Madrid or Juventus for Marc Guehi’s signature after their failed attempt to sign the defender, sources have told Football Insider.
Guehi remains a Crystal Palace player after his deadline day move to Anfield collapsed at the eleventh hour, with Oliver Glasner personally intervening to prevent his captain leaving without a replacement.
Sources say that Real Madrid and Juventus are both fond of the England international and could launch their own bids to sign him on a free transfer.
The pair have a strong track record when it comes to picking up free agents, with Liverpool worried that this may mean they miss out on Guehi.
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