Already author of a fine last season, Jean-Philippe Mateta is on the same momentum since the start of the 2025-26 campaign. Manchester United are not insensitive to the French striker's charm, the same for these two other English heavyweights.
It has been more than two years since Jean-Philippe Mateta has not stopped progressing. Last season, the former Lyon player took a step forward by winning the FA Cup with Crystal Palace. The French striker has already scored 8 goals since the start of the campaign, including his first wearing Les Bleus' shirt. His stock is logically growing on the transfer market, notably with English clubs.
Indeed, Manchester United have been following him since this summer. If the Red Devils ultimately signed Benjamin Sesko, Crystal Palace are not safe from receiving an offer next summer. But the Manchester club are not the only ones to appreciate Jean-Philippe Mateta's profile. Indeed, according to information from the Daily Briefing, Tottenham but also Newcastle are also following the 28-year-old player's performances.
Jean-Philippe Mateta puts Premier League at his feet
The British press state that Jean-Philippe Mateta could be transferred for around £40m next summer. Currently, the centre-forward is estimated at slightly less (£30m). But depending on Crystal Palace's results, notably in the Conference League but also a potential participation in the 2026 World Cup, Jean-Philippe Mateta's price could still climb.
If Manchester United thought they had a head start in this matter, the competition risks ultimately being tough. But for Jean-Philippe Mateta, the Red Devils option appears less credible, primarily with the presence of the strikers recruited this summer (Sesko, Mbeumo and Cunha). The same at Newcastle, where Nick Woltemade has integrated well. The target that leads towards Spurs seems to be the most interesting to take a step forward.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
