Crystal Palace are at the forefront of multiple clubs seeking to sign Mohamed Kader Meite, an 18-year-old French and Ivorian striker from Rennes. A number of other Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Brentford, and Brighton, have also sent scouts to watch the player. Palace are the most proactive English side, having made an enquiry this month. The Saudi club Al-Hilal made a €40 million offer, but Meite is not convinced that a move to Saudi Arabia is the correct step for his career. The player is aware of the growing admiration for him but believes that a transfer in the summer is a more realistic scenario. Crystal Palace's interest is connected to Jean-Philippe Mateta's uncertain future, although Meite would be regarded as a long-term prospect rather than an immediate replacement. Meïté, who has been capped three times for the France U21 team, is under contract with the French club until June 2028. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €10.00m. In the current Ligue 1 season, he has scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in 16 appearances.