The future of Jean-Philippe Mateta has become the subject of huge speculation in the final week of the window, with Tottenham considering a shock late move.The centre-forward, who scored 16 times for Crystal Palace last season, started the club’s first game of the season away at Everton on Saturday, but his future has been thrown into major doubt over the last couple of days.On Monday, Spurs Web relayed a report from TEAMtalk which claimed that Mateta had been offered to Spurs by his representatives amid a raging contract dispute with Crystal Palace.The report explained that the 29-year-old’s entourage are arguing that the one-year contract extension which Palace exercised earlier this summer is invalid, with the Frenchman extremely keen on seeking an exit before the transfer deadline.Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty ImagesTottenham ready to pounce on late opportunity to land Jean-Philippe MatetaFootball Insider have now revealed that FIFA and the Premier League have heard the dispute regarding Mateta’s contract extension, and the case is now considered close.However, despite this, the striker remains desperate to exit Selhurst Park, and Tottenham Hotspur are ‘ready to swoop’ for him in the final days of the window.Roberto De Zerbi’s side are keeping a close eye on the centre-forward’s current situation, as they look to add more firepower upfront.While Palace do not want to lose the former Mainz striker, their stance could change over the coming days if a suitable offer arrives through the door.Aston Villa have launched an offer for MatetaHowever, Tottenham are not the only Premier League club eyeing a late move for the France international, amid the fallout between him and his club.According to The Athletic, Aston Villa have now submitted an offer for Mateta, whom they have identified as a potential replacement for Ollie Watkins, who wants to join Saudi club Al Hilal.While the report does not mention the value of Villa’s offer, it is revealed that the proposal fell considerably short of Palace’s valuation of the player.READ MORE: Tottenham fans worried by Marmoush development but told Man City are simply trollingThe post Tottenham explore late deal for Jean-Philippe Mateta after failed Aston Villa bid appeared first on Spurs Web.