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January 30, 2026
Crystal Palace leave Mateta out of squad for Forest trip as they weigh up Milan deal
Oliver Glasner has said Jean-Philippe Mateta will not be in Crystal Palace’s squad to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday because the striker is “not at his best”, owing to uncertainty over his future.
TL;DR
- Jean-Philippe Mateta is out of Crystal Palace's squad against Nottingham Forest due to transfer speculation affecting his performance.
- AC Milan is reportedly hopeful of signing Mateta for up to £35m, while Palace also received a £35m bid from Nottingham Forest.
- Mateta has agreed terms with Milan and prefers a move to Serie A.
- Crystal Palace has completed a loan move for Aston Villa's Evann Guessand.
- Talks for Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen are on hold, dependent on Mateta's departure, with concerns over the £45m+ fee.
- Palace has had bids for Angers striker Sidiki Cherif rejected, with the player preferring Fenerbahce.
- West Ham is considering a move for Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
- West Ham has looked at a loan deal for Chelsea's Axel Disasi.
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