Jean-Philippe Mateta has surprisingly become a target for Real Madrid, as the club seeks a forward with a different profile from their current squad. Under the leadership of Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid is eager to add another forward to the team for the next season, according to the Spanish show El Chiringuito. The club is searching for a player who is willing to accept limited playing time but is capable of making an impact in games coming off the bench. Mateta, who is currently with Crystal Palace, is one of the unexpected players on Real Madrid's shortlist, which also features Patrik Schick, Dušan Vlahović, Ante Budimir, and Nick Woltemade. The aim is to offer more attacking options to Xabi Alonso, the team's manager, as they gear up for the forthcoming season.