{"id":38183,"date":"2026-01-22T06:09:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/crystal-palace-become-favorites-to-sign-kader-maite-after-mateta-update\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T06:09:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:09:46","slug":"crystal-palace-become-favorites-to-sign-kader-maite-after-mateta-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/crystal-palace-become-favorites-to-sign-kader-maite-after-mateta-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Palace become favorites to sign Kader Maite after Mateta update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/crystal-palace-become-favorites-to-sign-kader-maite-after-mateta-update\/#Palace_eyes_new_striker_amid_uncertainty\" >Palace eyes new striker amid uncertainty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/crystal-palace-become-favorites-to-sign-kader-maite-after-mateta-update\/#%E2%80%98Technically_talented_Meite_could_be_an_exciting_successor_to_Mateta\" >&#8216;Technically talented&#8217; Meite could be an exciting successor to Mateta<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/crystal-palace-become-favorites-to-sign-kader-maite-after-mateta-update\/#Crystal_Palace_star_could_leave_alongside_Jean-Philippe_Mateta_as_his_agent_eyes_a_move_for_Palmeiras\" >Crystal Palace star could leave alongside Jean-Philippe Mateta as his agent eyes a move for Palmeiras<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Crystal Palace are now front-runners to sign a &#8220;technically gifted&#8221; new striker, with Jean-Philippe-Mateta&#8217;s future at Selhurst Park up in the air.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"palace-eyeing-new-striker-amid-mateta-uncertainty\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palace_eyes_new_striker_amid_uncertainty\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Palace eyes new striker amid uncertainty <\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Palace have already had to deal with a major departure this month with Marc Guehy joining Manchester City, and with Mateta making it clear he wants to leave this month amid interest from Juventus, another key player could be on the way.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, losing the Frenchman could be a big blow considering he is the Eagles&#8217; top scorer with eight goals in the Premier League, but the striker only has one year left on his summer deal, so it would make financial sense to make money now.<\/p>\n<p>    Oliver Glasner will undoubtedly need a replacement if the 28-year-old leaves, but it has become clear that Mateta&#8217;s future is at stake, with Crystal Palace leading the race to sign Rennes star Mohamed Kader Meite.<\/p>\n<p>A number of other Premier League clubs are in the race for the centre-forward, including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Newcastle United, but Palace are the frontrunners and have already submitted their inquiries this month.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Professional League side Al Hilal are also interested, making an offer of \u00a335m, but the 18-year-old is not convinced a move to the Middle East is the right next step.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"quot-technically-gifted-quot-meite-could-be-exciting-mateta-heir\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Technically_talented_Meite_could_be_an_exciting_successor_to_Mateta\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>&#8216;Technically talented&#8217; Meite could be an exciting successor to Mateta<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Crystal Palace have already sold Guehi to Man City, so sanctioning Mateta&#8217;s departure this month would be a gamble, but there is probably little point in standing in the centre-forward&#8217;s way if he wants to leave, and the Rennes forward could be an exciting long-term replacement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"crystal-palace-jefferson-lerma-jean-philippe-mateta-palmeiras-move\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/collage-maker-12-jun-2023-12-41-pm-1100.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/collage-maker-12-jun-2023-12-41-pm-1100.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_star_could_leave_alongside_Jean-Philippe_Mateta_as_his_agent_eyes_a_move_for_Palmeiras\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tCrystal Palace star could leave alongside Jean-Philippe Mateta as his agent eyes a move for Palmeiras<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The escape from Selhurst Park continues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Journalist Bence Boxak waxed lyrical about the teenager: <em>&#8220;He&#8217;s very good at holding onto the ball, using his body to protect it from defenders, then turning and moving forward or waiting to link up with his teammates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;He&#8217;s starting to become a really solid finisher as well. He&#8217;s active in the box, has great movement to create space and is strong in the air.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Very technically gifted. He&#8217;s quick, has very good body feints and has good control.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Despite his age, the youngster has already started to make an impact for Rennes at the top level, scoring three goals and providing two assists in 16 appearances in Ligue 1 this season.<\/p>\n<p>Signing Meite as a direct replacement for Mateta would be a risk given the Rennes ace&#8217;s inexperience, but the Frenchman is certainly showing signs that he could be an exciting long-term addition to the team.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystal Palace are now front-runners to sign a &#8220;technically gifted&#8221; new striker, with Jean-Philippe-Mateta&#8217;s future at Selhurst Park up in the air. 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