Jean-Philippe Mateta could be the ideal signature for Arsenal (Photo: Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
Arsenal needs a new striker this summer and everyone knows that, so did Jean-Philippe Mateta offer the perfect audition with Crystal Palace’s amazing goal in a draw at Emirates Stadium this week?
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the Mateta vs Arsenal Goal video for an example of how good the French are at the Premier League level.
Mateta has an impressive record of 17 goals and three assists in total for Palace so far this season. This was probably his best bunch as he found David Raya from the line and punished him with a great long distance finish.
It may seem a bit stupid to be overly critical of a team preparing for the Champions League semi-finals next week, but it’s clear that Arsenal really doesn’t have a striker in their team that can score such a goal.
Arsenal has a long list of strikers’ targets, and the Jean-Philippe Mateta Wonder goal shows he has to be in it
We’ve been hearing a lot recently about the various strikers linked to Arsenal. If Alexander Isaac is a bit unrealistic, he has been more strongly linked since Andrea Berta took over as sports director.
Still, Isak is simply not affordable as Mateta is certainly a better option for a variety of reasons and Newcastle doesn’t want to sell to rivals.
Meanwhile, Gyoker may be on fire in the Portuguese league, but his only previous experience in British football came with Coventry City in the Championship.
If Arsenal wants a proven Premier League centre, Mateta seems ideal, and perhaps he doesn’t take anything too crazy.
still, Catch off side Understanding the 27-year-old is approached by Manchester United, the gunner may need to move fast to get into the race for his signature.
Mateta surprised the Emirates with this week’s sublime strike.