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Arsenal given fresh chance to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta

By on December 4, 2025

Arsenal have been offered a major opening to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to a report from The Sun.

The French forward has been linked with a move to north London in recent weeks, with CaughtOffside also naming Arsenal as one of the interested sides.

Fresh reports now state that Palace are prepared to listen to offers as they face the risk of losing the 28-year-old for free.

The club have tried to secure a new deal for Mateta, but progress has been slow, and this has forced the board to consider a sale.

Mateta has been one of Palace’s key attacking players for several seasons. He played a major role under Oliver Glasner during their historic FA Cup win in the 2024/25 campaign.

His importance to the team has grown, making the current situation a concern for the club’s hierarchy.

Chairman Steve Parish and other board members remain eager to keep him. They have already dealt with a similar issue after Marc Guehi entered the final phase of his contract.

Guehi, rated as one of the league’s best defenders, is expected to leave next summer without a fee. Palace are determined to avoid another loss of that scale.

Arsenal and Liverpool monitoring the situation

Arsenal already have Viktor Gyökeres and Kai Havertz available in central roles, yet the club remain open to adding more quality in attack.

Mateta’s knowledge of the Premier League and his consistent level of performance make him a strong option. However, they face competition as the report claims that Liverpool are also following the situation closely.

The forward has scored nine goals and added two assists in all competitions this season, which has kept him in the spotlight. His form and experience make him one of the most reliable players in the Palace squad.

Transfermarkt currently value Mateta at around £31 million. This figure reflects his age, role in the team, and the contract situation that now pressures Palace to make a decision soon.

A sale seems likely if no new agreement is reached, and this has opened the door for Arsenal and Liverpool to explore the opportunity.

Mateta remains admired for his physical strength, sharp movement, and ability to link play in the final third. His profile suits teams that value direct forward play and strong presence in the box.

With his future still unclear, several clubs will continue to watch how the situation unfolds in the coming weeks.