Tottenham make late Mateta enquiry but seal Muani loan

Tottenham Hotspur made a late enquiry about signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta before the close of the summer transfer window but did not submit a bid, instead completing a deadline day loan for Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, a Sky Sports reporter said. The move capped a busy transfer period for Spurs as they bolstered their squad ahead of a Champions League campaign with arrivals including Xavi Simons, Joao Palhinha, Mohammed Kudus and Kolo Muani.

The reported late interest in Mateta underlines the 28 year old's standing after two strong seasons at Selhurst Park. Palace resisted approaches for several first team players during the window and, according to reports, rebuffed bids worth up to 50 million for Mateta from Champions League clubs earlier in the summer. The French striker, who is under contract until 2027, has scored prolifically in recent years and is widely regarded as one of the Premier League's more reliable centre forwards.

Accounts differ over Mateta's immediate future. Palace sources told a news outlet that the club will not sanction a sale in January and see no chance of letting the striker depart midseason, arguing they would...