Leeds United have reportedly thrown their hat into the ring alongside Newcastle United and Aston Villa in pursuit of Crystal Palace’s prolific striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, ahead of the January transfer window. The 27-year-old Frenchman, who notched 17 goals across all competitions last season—including a hat-trick against Villa—has caught the eye following Palace’s FA Cup triumph .
Crystal Palace are said to be demanding as much as £40 million for Mateta, a figure that could deter suitors but signals his valuation and importance to the Eagles . Leeds, aiming to bolster their attacking options for their return to the Premier League, join Newcastle and Villa in monitoring the situation closely. Their involvement adds fresh competition for the forward, making January’s window a potentially heated battle for his signature.
Mateta’s impressive form, combined with interest from multiple top-flight clubs, sets the stage for a high-stakes transfer duel. If Leeds are serious, they may need to be prepared to break their usual spending patterns t
o compete.
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