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Fabrizio Romano Shared important updates about the future nottingham forest Target Jean-Philippe Matata Reports on the AC Milan hijacking.
Forest make bid for Mata as Dyche chases second striker signing
it’s no secret Sean Dyche His second striker to sign in the transfer window after Lorenzo Luka amid concerns Chris Wood likely to miss rest of season.
Mateta has been widely reported as Forest’s main center target, with Tricky Tree making multiple bids to pry the Frenchman away from Selhurst Park.
Their first offer was around £35m but according to various reports Forest’s opening offer was summarily rejected.
Since Sly Tree’s proposal was rejected, Forest are believed to have made at least one more offer to tempt Palace to sell.
However, despite Forest’s eagerness to spend money, AC Milan’s appearance in the game seriously complicated matters.
swiss sky Sasha Tavoleri Milan were the first to break the news last night that they were preparing to hijack Forest’s negotiations over Mateta, with the Rossoneri looking to bolster their attacking options.
Niklas Felkrug has endured a nightmare start to his career at the San Siro on loan from West Ham United, with the Serie A heavyweights seemingly desperate to sign a replacement for the injury-plagued German.
That desperation has now led to Milan taking pole position in the race for Mattetta.
Fabrizio Romano shares Jean-Philippe Matata’s latest strike at Nottingham Forest
Romano said on social media that Matata has listed Milan as his clear first choice, and the 28-year-old has now reached personal terms on a move to Italy.
It’s a blow to Dyche and Forest, who must now start looking for alternatives to Matata as they face the possibility of missed opportunities.
Mateta has been one of the Premier League’s most prolific scorers since Oliver Glasner took over in 2024 and will aim to join one of Europe’s preeminent clubs rather than fight for relegation.
According to reports, what makes matters worse is that Forest’s bid for Brighton midfielder Yassin Ayari also rejected This week too.
Dyche is back to the drawing board and appears determined to further bolster his squad ahead of Monday’s deadline.
