Reports indicate that Tottenham are focused on bringing in players who can immediately improve their starting lineup in January, rather than targeting prospects or squad options.<\/p>\n
The club could revisit their interest in a Premier League striker with eight goals this season, having seen a move for him fall through during the summer.<\/p>\n
Spurs made a strong late push on deadline day to sign Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, and recent updates suggest they may return for the Frenchman in the winter window.<\/p>\n
It was revealed earlier this week that Palace are concerned about losing Mateta after failing to secure a new contract agreement. Football Insider also reports that talks remain stalled, with the club unwilling to meet the 28-year-old\u2019s wage demands. There is increasing belief that Palace could decide to cash in if negotiations do not progress before January.<\/p>\n
The same report notes that AC Milan have now entered the race and are monitoring Mateta\u2019s situation closely.<\/p>\n
A separate update recently claimed that Mateta would be open to a move to Italy at some stage in his career, which could give Milan an advantage if they firm up their interest. Even so, Tottenham would likely be in a position to offer stronger financial terms, and the striker might also view the Champions League as an appealing challenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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