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Tottenham are still in the hunt for a new striker before the transfer window shuts in a few days’ time. Tottenham are hoping to end the transfer window on a positive note after a horrid start to the new campaign. The Lilywhites were completely humbled by Brentford on the opening day of the Premier League season. Everything positive that had been said and done by Roberto De Zerbi was thrown out of the window as the Bees swept past the North Londoners with ease at the Gtech Stadium, finding the back of the net on three separate occasions. Despite having four new signings on the pitch on Saturday, Spurs struggled to create any meaningful chances, with the players seemingly not on the same wavelength. The new-look defence and midfield failed to step up, while there was a clear lack of coherence and understanding between the players. However, there was another glaring issue on the pitch that went under the radar for the Lilywhites. Roberto De Zerbi opted to field an inexperienced front three against a solid Brentford side. Mathys Tel, Richarlison, and Mikey Moore were selected to start the game at the Gtech Stadium, and it is fair to suggest that none of them managed to make a lasting impression on the manager. Richarlison could not trouble the centre-backs and spent most of the match chasing shadows. It also became clear that the North Londoners need to bring in a new striker who could displace the Brazilian from the starting eleven. Tottenham are hoping to land Jean-Philippe Mateta in the summer It comes as no surprise that Tottenham are hoping to bring in attacking reinforcements before the transfer window shuts. The current squad features a clear lack of goal-scoring threat, making it difficult for Roberto de Zerbi’s men to compete against teams that are defensively solid and resolute. As a result, the Lilywhites are now intent on bringing in a new striker who could share the goal-scoring burden with Dominic Solanke in the coming months. Recent reports have linked Spurs with Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Frenchman is keen on securing a move away from Selhurst Park before the transfer window shuts in a few days’ time. His relationship with the Eagles has soured in recent weeks after it was reported that the 29-year-old had decided to take Palace to FIFA over an invalid contract. Therefore, there is now a strong possibility that Mateta could end up leaving South London this summer. However, Spurs might need to fend off competition from Premier League rivals for his signature. As per Jacob Tanswell (via X), Aston Villa are considering a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta before deadline day. The Midlands club have kept tabs on his situation at Selhurst Park and would be ready to make a move for the prolific striker if the right opportunity presents itself. The deal also depends on Villa striker Ollie Watkins’ immediate future, as the England international is strongly linked with a move to Al-Hilal this summer. There are not many better strikers than Jean-Philippe Mateta available on the market. The Frenchman is the perfect man for the big occasions. He tends to keep centre-backs busy and has the ability to link up play with the wide players. The 29-year-old also likes to run into channels and has already proven his worth in the Premier League in recent years, playing a crucial role in Crystal Palace’s recent successes. Therefore, signing Mateta would surely elevate Spurs’ attack this season.