Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. 

The 28-year-old French attacker has been linked with a move away from the London club in recent months. Crystal Palace managed to hold onto him during the summer window, but he could be on his way out of the club in the near future.

He has a contract with the Eagles until the summer of 2027, and Palace could be under pressure to sell him at the end of this season if he does not renew his contract with them.

However, they are under no pressure to sell him in January. It is highly unlikely that they will sell one of their best players in the middle of the season and jeopardise their chances of doing well.

Jean-Philippe Mateta exit seems unlikely in January

Pete O’Rourke claimed on Football Insider: “He’s been instrumental in Palace‘s success in the last 18 months with 17 goals last season, 46 appearances, he’s carried that fine form into this season.

“Spurs have been there with a number of strikers in recent weeks and months. It does seem like it’s an area of the team they would like to strengthen.

“Mateta could be...