For several seasons, Jean-Philippe Mateta has entered another dimension. After remarkable Olympics with France in the summer of 2024, the 28-year-old center forward confirmed his great form with Crystal Palace last season. With 17 goals in 46 appearances, the former OL player shone and was a major architect of the great season for the Selhurst Park residents, who won the FA Cup against Liverpool. This summer, Mateta remained at Palace despite numerous requests. An interesting choice at first for the ex-Castelroussin.
Author of a huge start to the season, he was able to be called up for the first time for the French team and honor his first caps. With two goals in three selections, the native of Sevran is clearly applying for a place for the World Cup and represents an interesting alternative to the scoring position for Didier Deschamps. To be present with the Blues on the other side of the Atlantic this summer, a big transfer and quality performances in a bigger club can be a good idea as a risky bet this winter.
Nottingham Forest take on Jean-Philippe Mateta
Still courted by many clubs, Mateta was notably cited by Juventus Turin. An interesting destination on paper, especially with the scheduled departure of Dušan Vlahović in six months. But now, the operation did not go through, in part, because Crystal Palace wants to obtain 46 million euros from the sale of its star striker. From then on, one club is seriously approaching these financial considerations: Nottingham Forest.
Indeed, according to the latest information from The AthleticNottingham Forest made an offer of 40 million euros to afford Mateta. According to our colleagues across the Channel, the player is interested in this transfer and should have no difficulty in finding a contractual agreement with the Trees. For its part, Palace will only sell its striker if the 46 million euros are aligned and if a replacement for the Frenchman is found. In this last week of the transfer window, the name of Strand Larsen is one to watch according to the English media.
