"Nottingham Forest have stunned the Premier League with a bold 35million approach for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, igniting what promises to be one of the most contentious transfer sagas of the winter window. According to a report by The Athletic, Forest have formally tabled a 35m bid to bring the in-form Frenchman to the City Ground. Nottingham Forest make shock bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta The move signals serious intent from Forest, who are looking to bolster their attacking line"
"While the bid is significant, report suggests that personal terms will not be a hurdle, with the 28-year-old reportedly open to the switch. However, negotiations between the clubs remain the sticking point. The report states that Palace have made it clear they will not be bullied into a sale; the Eagles have set a strict valuation of approximately 40m and have insisted they will only sanction the departure if they can secure an immediate replacement."
"What makes this negotiations particularly controversial is the recent animosity between the two club hierarchies. Relations have been frosty, to say the least, following a bitter off-pitch dispute last season. Tensions boiled over after Nottingham Forest lodged a formal complaint to UEFA regarding Crystal Palace's breach of the multi-club ownership rules. The fallout from that investigation ultimately costing the club their place in the Europa League, with Nottingham Forest taking their place."
Nottingham Forest have formally tabled a £35m bid to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 28-year-old is described as in-form and reportedly open to a switch, with personal terms unlikely to be a hurdle. Crystal Palace have set a valuation near £40m and insist on securing an immediate replacement before sanctioning any departure. Palace are exploring contingency targets, with Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen identified as a primary option. Relations between the clubs remain frosty after Forest lodged a formal UEFA complaint that cost Palace a Europa League place. Palace face difficulty losing Mateta mid-season given his importance to the team.
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