What Milan need to sign Mateta after Atalanta offer rejected | OneFootball

English sources have reported Milan’s interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta, but the Rossoneri will need a big investment in the January transfer window, as Crystal Palace already rejected Atalanta’s €40m bid last summer.

English website TEAMtalk reported Milan’s genuine interest in Mateta a few days ago, and it is no secret that the 28-year-old would be a big signing for the Rossoneri in the January transfer window.

Allegri needs a centre-forward

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri reacts during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

It’s a situation that must be monitored as Massimiliano Allegri needs a classic centre-forward, and Mateta was already targeted by another Serie A club last summer.

Atalanta, in fact, had offered €40m to sign the France international, but Crystal Palace asked for €50m plus add-ons, practically a way to reaffirm that the striker was not up for sale.

Milan need big investment to sign Mateta

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace celebrates with the fans during an Emirates FA Cup trophy parade after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Selhurst Park on May 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Now, the scenario may slightly change, especially if Mateta won’t extend his contract beyond 2027.

It remains to be seen whether Crystal Palace will agree to sell the striker in January, and their asking price, taking into consideration that Mateta’s will is going to be crucial and that Milan would still need a big investment to sign the Frenchman.