Tottenham’s Mateta Decision Looks More Costly After Another Goalless Game
Tottenham Hotspur’s decision not to land Jean-Philippe Mateta could become one of the biggest talking points of their transfer window after Roberto De Zerbi’s side were held to another goalless draw by Nottingham Forest.
Spurs were linked with Mateta during the transfer window, with reports suggesting they explored the possibility of bringing the Crystal Palace striker to North London.
The French forward ultimately remained at Palace, while Tottenham entered the season without adding the recognised striker many supporters wanted. That decision is now attracting greater attention after Spurs failed to score in their first three Premier League matches.
Mateta has subsequently emerged as a potential January target for Tottenham, with reports suggesting Spurs could revisit the situation as his contract situation develops.
For De Zerbi, the problem is becoming increasingly obvious: Tottenham have invested heavily across the squad, but they are still struggling to find the finishing touch in the final third.
And after today’s 0-0 draw, one question is likely to dominate the conversation among Spurs supporters:
Did Tottenham make a mistake by not signing Mateta when they had the chance?
