{"id":38916,"date":"2026-01-25T07:56:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/crystal-palace-move-to-sign-leeds-united-striker\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T07:56:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:56:30","slug":"crystal-palace-move-to-sign-leeds-united-striker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/crystal-palace-move-to-sign-leeds-united-striker\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Palace move to sign Leeds United striker"},"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\/25\/crystal-palace-move-to-sign-leeds-united-striker\/#Joel_Pillow_struggles_for_minutes_at_Leeds_United\" >Joel Pillow struggles for minutes at Leeds United<\/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\/25\/crystal-palace-move-to-sign-leeds-united-striker\/#Crystal_Palace_are_looking_for_a_replacement_for_Mateta\" >Crystal Palace are looking for a replacement for Mateta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crystal Palace have named Joel Pirouet as a potential replacement for Jean-Philippe Mateta, with Sky Sports reporting that the London club have made a formal inquiry into signing the Leeds United striker.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>With Mateta likely to leave Selhurst Park before the transfer deadline, Palace are preparing contingency plans and Piroue has emerged as one of the leading options.<\/p>\n<p>The 26-year-old Dutchman was expected to shine for Los Blancos, but his impact in Daniel Farke&#8217;s Premier League was limited.<\/p>\n<p>Despite scoring consistently in the lower leagues, Pillow has struggled to find regular minutes in England&#8217;s top flight, playing just 203 minutes in the Premier League this season, failing to register a goal or assist in 10 appearances.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joel_Pillow_struggles_for_minutes_at_Leeds_United\"><\/span>Joel Pillow struggles for minutes at Leeds United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-farke-leeds-united-414x290.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-farke-leeds-united-630x442.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-farke-leeds-united-768x539.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-farke-leeds-united-770x540.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-farke-leeds-united-900x631.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-farke-leeds-united-1200x842.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-farke-leeds-united-1536x1077.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-farke-leeds-united-2048x1436.jpg.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leeds United&#8217;s Joel Pillow takes a shot. (Photo by Cameron Howard\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He last started a league game in August and now finds himself in Falke&#8217;s batting line-up behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lucas Nmeka.<\/p>\n<p>Leeds themselves are thought to be in the market for a new striker, with speculation rife that they may consider making an offer for Pirouet if a suitable contract is secured.<\/p>\n<p>However, sources within Elland Road insist the player is not actively seeking an exit and is prepared to fight for his place.<\/p>\n<p>Leeds are therefore not expected to push him away from the club, creating a delicate situation for Palace as they assess whether their striker is available and willing to make a move.<\/p>\n<p>Crystal Palace&#8217;s interest in Pirou\u00e9 stems from their urgent need to strengthen their forward line.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_are_looking_for_a_replacement_for_Mateta\"><\/span>Crystal Palace are looking for a replacement for Mateta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-2025-fa-community-shield-1-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-2025-fa-community-shield-1-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-2025-fa-community-shield-1-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-2025-fa-community-shield-1-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-2025-fa-community-shield-1-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-2025-fa-community-shield-1-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-2025-fa-community-shield-1-1536x1023.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-2025-fa-community-shield-1.jpg.webp 1771w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crystal Palace&#8217;s Jean-Philippe Mateta (Photo Credit: Clive Mason\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mateta, who has already agreed personal terms with AC Milan, is pushing for a move and Palace must prepare for the possibility of losing their top-scoring striker before the deadline closes.<\/p>\n<p>Palace are exploring short- and long-term options as they recalibrate their attack under Oliver Glasner&#8217;s system.<\/p>\n<p>Pirou\u00e9 is seen as a promising candidate, but negotiations could depend on Leeds being able to secure a replacement, which they have struggled with so far during this period.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutchman could yet find himself at the center of a late change, as Leeds balance stability in their squad with the addition of a potential striker, and Palace prepare for Mateta&#8217;s departure.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Crystal Palace want 43-year-old coach to replace Oliver Glasner <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystal Palace have named Joel Pirouet as a potential replacement for Jean-Philippe Mateta, with Sky Sports reporting that the London club have made a formal inquiry into signing the Leeds United striker.With Mateta likely to leave Selhurst Park before the transfer deadline, Palace are preparing contingency plans and Piroue has emerged as one of the 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