Jean-Philippe Mateta is entering the final year of his Crystal Palace contract and is reportedly unlikely to extend it. A move to Italy is of interest, with AC Milan considered a potential destination after a failed January transfer attempt. The January deal collapsed due to issues arising from his medical. Milan’s interest could be affected by changes at the club, including the departure of head coach Massimiliano Allegri and several senior figures. Nottingham Forest have also shown prior interest, but Mateta’s preference is reportedly for Italy. His value could rise if he performs strongly in the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, and he is also included in a star-studded France squad for the World Cup.
"Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly unlikely to extend his contract with the Eagles and is understood to be keen on a summer move to Italy. He had been on the verge of completing a 30m transfer to AC Milan at the end of the January window, but that deal collapsed on deadline day when issues arose from his medical. However, it now appears that the Serie A outfit could try their luck once more for the France international, who could plausibly depart in the coming weeks."
"According to the Daily Mail, Mateta is unlikely to extend his contract at Selhurst Park as it enters its final year. Milan would be interested in reviving their pursuit of the Frenchman, although the departure of head coach Massimiliano Allegri and several senior figures at San Siro could complicate matters. Nottingham Forest have also maintained their prior interest in the Palace striker, although his preference is reportedly for a move to Italy if he were to leave south London during the off-season."
"From pariah status in January as he was booed by his own supporters at Selhurst Park (along with angering some teammates), a resurgent Mateta could complete his redemption arc tonight if he were to make a decisive contribution in the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano. That scenario would also surely boost his valuation, on top of him being named in a star-studded France squad for the World Cup, and it would be quite the high for him to go out on if this is to be his last game for Palace."
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