"The links with Mateta have intensified in the past few days, but the deal was dependant on Crystal Palace finding a replacement. They have now got a deal done for Jorgen Strand Larsen with Wolves, so the green light for Mateta to join the Rossoneri has arrived. Mateta doing medical According to The Athletic, Mateta is undergoing a medical today having been left out of Crystal Palace's squad to face Nottingham Forest, with manager Oliver Glasner having made the call not to use him."
"Initially, Palace were hoping for a figure closer to £40m in order to sell the Frenchman, but it is believed that the final figure agreed with Milan is 'in excess of €30m'. Mateta has scored nine goals in 33 league games for Palace this season, and will leave with 56 goals for the Eagles. Nottingham Forest made a bid worth £35m (around €40m) to sign Mateta, but ultimately the player's desire to join Milan won."
Mateta is poised to join AC Milan after Crystal Palace completed a deal for Jorgen Strand Larsen with Wolves, allowing the transfer to proceed. Mateta is undergoing a medical and was left out of Palace's squad to face Nottingham Forest. Palace initially sought around £40m but agreed a final fee reported in excess of €30m. Mateta scored nine league goals in 33 appearances this season and leaves with 56 goals for Crystal Palace. Nottingham Forest bid £35m (around €40m) but Mateta preferred Milan. With over 24 hours of the window remaining, completion appears likely.
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