Jean-Philippe Mateta’s AC Milan transfer COLLAPSES as rival club revive move for Crystal Palace star

Описание: JUVENTUS are reviving their move for Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta after his move to AC Milan stalled.

Mateta has been undergoing a medical with Milan, where issues appear to have arisen over a knee injury, while there have also been further talks over the deal.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta could join JuventusCredit: PA

Juventus are in talks with Palace over a potential loan with an obligation to buy, though face a huge challenge to complete a deal before the deadline.

Those close to the deal feel it is more likely that Mateta stays at Selhurst Park as it stands.

Milan had agreed a £30million deal with Palace, who have agreed to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves as a replacement for £34m.

Wolves insiders are confident Larsen’s move will go ahead regardless of Mateta’s situation, but Palace may find it hard to fund the deal without a sale.

France international Mateta, 28, informed Palace this month that he wanted to leave the club – feeling promises have been broken over recruitment and his contract.

Nottingham Forest also expressed interest in the former Mainz striker.
The Eagles have already sold Marc Guehi to Manchester City this month in a £20m deal.

Mateta’s move is at the top of a chain of four separate deals. Larsen is set to join Palace as a replacement, with Adam Armstrong joining Wolves from Southampton who are set to sign Cyle Larin from Mallorca.

Mateta informed Palace of his wish to leave the club last month.

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That sparked plenty of interest in the frontman including from Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.

Milan won the race for his signature but had concerns over his fitness.

Mateta has been playing with pain in his knee all season so the Italian giants sent club doctors to London to carry out tests.

And they have now said no to Mateta, who is yet to undergo surgery on his injury. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s AC Milan transfer COLLAPSES as rival club revive move for Crystal Palace star at last moment.