Three Premier League teams are reportedly eyeing a January transfer move for Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta.

• Eze leaves Palace for Arsenal
• Guehi nearly joins Liverpool
• Teams eye Mateta transfer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to Caught Offside, Aston Villa, Leeds United, and Newcastle United have all made Mateta a top target for the winter transfer window. However, Palace will demand £40 million ($54m) for the striker.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  If Palace were to lose Mateta, that would be a huge blow for the FA Cup holders. Arsenal signed talisman Eberechi Eze last month, and while Marc Guehi stayed put at the Eagles, despite interest from Liverpool, the defender is likely to leave on a free next summer. Moreover, manager Oliver Glasner has been tipped to depart, which could put Palace in a state of disarray.

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  Despite Mateta still having two years left on his Selhurst Park deal, the report adds that the 28-year-old's future is 'far from settled'. Negotiations over a possible contract extension have stalled and have been described as 'unproductive'.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Transfer speculation aside, former Mainz ace Mateta, who has hit double figures for goals in his last two seasons for Palace, will set his sights on continuing his bright start to the campaign after scoring three goals in six games.

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