Premier League giants clash! Manchester United and Tottenham in talks over French striker

The French striker is gearing up for a new challenge in his career and could be set for a step up.

Details: According to TEAMtalk, representatives of Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta are doing everything they can to secure a move to a bigger club. Reports indicate that Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are among the main contenders for the player, with active negotiations already underway regarding a potential transfer.

The 29-year-old striker’s camp is hoping to finalize a deal before the summer transfer window closes. Both the Red Devils and the North London Spurs are eager to bolster their attacking options ahead of a demanding season and are closely monitoring developments around the French goal machine.

It’s worth noting that in the 2025/26 season, the French forward featured in 32 Premier League matches for Crystal Palace, scoring 12 goals and netting the decisive winner in the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano. The reputable portal Transfermarkt values Mateta at €30 million, and his current contract with the club runs until the summer of 2027.

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