"Nottingham Forest have reportedly offered 35 million to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Sean Dyche's side have, according to The Athletic, made a proposal to the South London club aimed at bringing French international Jean-Philippe Mateta to the City Ground this month. Mateta has entertained the idea of leaving Selhurst Park this month with personal terms reportedly not an issue."
"The 28-year-old was on Juventus' radar but the Serie A giants baulked at Palace's 40m asking price. Forest and Palace do not appear far apart in their respective valuations of the player, which could mean a transfer is possible before the February 2 deadline. The two clubs have not seen eye-to-eye in the recent past after Forest took Palace's spot in this season's UEFA Europa League, due to administrative reasons."
Nottingham Forest have offered 35 million for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as talks progress ahead of the February 2 deadline. Mateta, 28, has considered leaving Selhurst Park and personal terms are reportedly not an issue. Juventus were linked but did not meet Palace's 40m asking price. Relations between the clubs were strained after Forest took Palace's Europa League spot because former part-owner John Textor held controlling stakes in Palace and Lyon. Palace were demoted to the UEFA Europa Conference League despite winning the 2025 FA Cup, and Forest lodged an official complaint to FIFA. Mateta's exit would continue the trend of key Palace players leaving after cup success.
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