Jean-Philippe Mateta’s move to AC Milan called off | OneFootball

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s (28) move from Crystal Palace to AC Milan has been called off after problems were found during his medical, BBC Sport have reported.

The 28-year-old striker, who has scored 10 goals for Palace this season, had an initial medical on Sunday before undergoing further tests on Monday. AC Milan have now pulled out of the £30m deal because of concerns over a knee issue Mateta has been managing.

Palace had been willing to let the France forward leave only after agreeing a replacement. They are still expected to complete a £48m deal for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen before Monday’s 19:00 GMT transfer deadline.

Mateta was keen on the move to Italy and had been given permission by Palace to have his medical in London before travelling to Milan. Nottingham Forest also showed interest in the forward, but had a £35m bid rejected last weekend.

Speaking after Palace’s 1-1 draw at Forest on Sunday, manager Oliver Glasner said the club were working hard to ensure they had a striker in place.

“Worst case, we sell Mateta and no-one comes in, then it’s not a good window for Palace,” he said.

Wolves are now close to signing Southampton striker Adam Armstrong for an initial £7m to replace Strand Larsen. The Championship side’s top scorer this season has 11 goals.

Palace are also showing late interest in Everton winger Dwight McNeil, with the 26-year-old valued at around £20m.

GFN | Finn Entwistle