Key Takeaways
- AC Milan are considering a fresh approach for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta during the summer transfer window.
- The French forward’s agent, Paul Latouche, attended the recent Milan versus Juventus match at San Siro.
- Milan previously agreed a €30 million fee in January, but the transfer collapsed due to knee concerns.
Italian giants AC Milan could launch another bid to sign Crystal Palace centre-forward Jean-Philippe Mateta when the summer window opens. This comes after the player’s representative watched the Rossoneri’s goalless draw against Juventus at San Siro last weekend.
The Serie A side tried to secure the Frenchman’s signature in January. They had settled on a €30 million transfer fee with the London club. However, the move broke down at the last moment after doctors found problems with the player’s knee during his medical examination.
Sources revealed that Mateta had been competing with a swollen knee for many months. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner stated that the medical failure “was not a big big surprise” because of this ongoing issue.
The 27-year-old spent six weeks recovering from the injury. He has since returned to action and has scored three goals and provided one assist in his last nine matches across all competitions.
Calciomercato.com reports that Milan hope to negotiate a lower price this time. Mateta will have only one year remaining on his contract with the Eagles when the window begins. This situation gives the Italian club leverage to secure a reduced fee compared to the previous €30 million agreement.