Transfer rumour: Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace to Tottenham

Will Jean-Philippe Mateta leave C. Palace and join Tottenham?

Tottenham's pursuit of Jean-Philippe Mateta reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.

Tottenham has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Jean-Philippe Mateta (29).
Tottenham has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Jean-Philippe Mateta .
Jean-Philippe Mateta is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Tottenham squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.

Transfer Logic score:

Pros

Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Dominic Solanke)
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Dominic Solanke, Mathys Tel)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Mathys Tel, Dominic Solanke)
Missing potential star player in position
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

There are no cons known for this rumour

Tottenham set sights on signing Crystal Palace star after Dominic Solanke decision

21 Aug 2026 09:26 BST

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta amid concerns about their attacking options. The 29-year-old has enjoyed

Juventus step up efforts to lure Tottenham star away from the club - this is what it could mean for wantaway Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta | Daily Mail Online

30 Jan 2026 09:38 GMT

Thomas Frank has made it clear he cannot afford to lose any players this month such are their injury problems, but Spurs would be open to business if they can strengthen their forward line.

Alternatives of Tottenham

Skill / pot	Player	Team	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
Skill / pot	Player / Team / Position	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
73.2 76.1	Rafael Leão	Galatasaray	€43.6M
72.9 79.7	Matías Soulé	Roma	€40.6M
72.6 84.4	Nico Paz	Como	€75.7M
72.4 87.4	Tom Bischof	Bayern	€45.9M
72.0 76.7	Fabian Rieder	Augsburg	€14.7M
71.9 71.9	Ademola Lookman	Atlético Madrid	€40.2M
71.7 81.3	Bilal El Khannouss	Stuttgart	€42.5M
71.5 77.2	Tiago Tomás	Stuttgart	€18.4M

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