Milan agreement for Mateta who prefers Rossoneri over Nottingham Forest – report | OneFootball

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Milan have agreed a deal to bring in Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace for €30m, with the striker favouring a switch to San Siro rather than joining Nottingham Forest.

Milan have made ‘big step forwards’ in negotiations for Crystal Palace striker Mateta overnight, shaking hands over a €30m deal with the English club, reports Gazzetta.

Milan push to sign Mateta

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – JANUARY 04: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St James’ Park on January 04, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

According to the report, the Rossoneri are pushing to finalise the deal in the final days of the January transfer window as Mateta prefers a move to San Siro to joining Nottingham Forest, who are also strongly interested in the Frenchman.

The Rossoneri hope Palace will give the green light for a January transfer, but the Premier League side must find a replacement first.

It’s reported that Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen, a former Milan Primavera striker, from Wolverhampton. If the Norway international moves to South London, then Mateta will be allowed to join Milan in the winter transfer window.

Milan’s attacking reinforcements in January

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Niclas Fullkrug of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to the report, Mateta already has a principle of agreement with Milan over a €3m/3.5m deal per season plus add-ons.

Milan have already signed one centre-forward, Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham, in the January transfer window.