Tavolieri: Milan ‘hijack’ Nottingham Forest’s Mateta move – management ‘confident’

AC Milan are trying to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta before the window closes, and a journalist has claimed the management are optimistic.

Milan have already signed a striker in the current window, with Niclas Füllkrug having joined from West Ham United on loan with option to buy. However, amid reports Christopher Nkunku is not 100% sure of a stay, there has been talk that another forward could yet arrive.

Milan ready Mateta hijack

Now, Sacha Tavolieri has reported the following on X: “Milan now ready to hijack Nottingham Forest for Jean Philippe Mateta! Understand race is not over for Rossoneri who are confident in order to complete Mateta move in the next days.”

Earlier today, The Athletic‘s David Ornstein reported that that Crystal Palace are getting closer to signing Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers, in a deal worth £45million (around €50m) plus £5m in add-ons. That could open the door for Mateta to go.

He also confirmed that the Rossoneri are in for Mateta, who has less 18 months left on his current deal and doesn’t look inclined towards renewing. Ornstein also stated that Nottingham Forest have offered €40m for Mateta, which feels like a figure that Milan would struggle to match in January.