According to Football Insider, Jean-Philippe Mateta is attracting interest from Newcastle United.

Eddie Howe is keen on signing players who have experience in the Premier League and Mateta is someone who knows the league well and has performed well for Crystal Palace during his time at the club.

The French striker was looking for a move away from Selhurst Park in the winter transfer window but after failing a medical at AC Milan, he had no choice but to stay at Palace.

The summer transfer window will once again bring the opportunity for Mateta to leave the club and Newcastle United have now joined the race for his signature, giving the striker another option as he considers his next move.

Newcastle United are interested in a move for Mateta

Former scout Mick Brown provided the update on Newcastle’s interest in Mateta.

He told Football Insider:

“Mateta is definitely on their radar at Newcastle.

“It looks like he’s going to be available, Palace are willing to let him go, and there are a lot of clubs who are going to be sitting up and taking notice.

“He’s shown at Palace for a couple of years now that he can perform and score goals in the Premier League,...