{"id":39282,"date":"2026-01-26T20:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/premier-league-rivals-make-crystal-palace-shock-offer-of-35m-for-jean-philippe-mateta\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T20:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:16:28","slug":"premier-league-rivals-make-crystal-palace-shock-offer-of-35m-for-jean-philippe-mateta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/premier-league-rivals-make-crystal-palace-shock-offer-of-35m-for-jean-philippe-mateta\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League rivals make Crystal Palace shock offer of \u00a335m for Jean-Philippe Mateta"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/premier-league-rivals-make-crystal-palace-shock-offer-of-35m-for-jean-philippe-mateta\/#Nottingham_Forest_make_surprise_bid_for_Jean-Philippe_Mateta\" >Nottingham Forest make surprise bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/premier-league-rivals-make-crystal-palace-shock-offer-of-35m-for-jean-philippe-mateta\/#Why_a_potential_transfer_is_controversial\" >Why a potential transfer is controversial<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/premier-league-rivals-make-crystal-palace-shock-offer-of-35m-for-jean-philippe-mateta\/#Crystal_Palace_cannot_afford_to_lose_Mateta_this_season\" >Crystal Palace cannot afford to lose Mateta this season<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nottingham Forest surprised the Premier League with a bold \u00a335m offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, sparking what is likely to be the most controversial transfer move of the winter window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Athletic reports that Forest have made a formal bid of \u00a335m to bring the in-form Frenchman to the City Ground.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nottingham_Forest_make_surprise_bid_for_Jean-Philippe_Mateta\"><\/span>Nottingham Forest make surprise bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The move signals Forest&#8217;s serious intentions to strengthen their attacking line-up for the second half of the season.<\/p>\n<p>While the bid is significant, reports suggest personal conditions are not a hurdle and the 28-year-old is open to a move.<\/p>\n<p>However, negotiations between clubs remain a challenge. The report said Palace had made it clear they would not be bullied into selling. The Eagles have set a tough valuation of around \u00a340m and insist they will only allow him to leave if they can secure an immediate replacement.<\/p>\n<p>The report goes on to add that the south London club is already considering its contingency plans, with Wolves&#8217; Jorgen Strand Larsen identified as a key target.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_a_potential_transfer_is_controversial\"><\/span>Why a potential transfer is controversial<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">What makes these negotiations particularly contentious is the recent animosity between the hierarchy of both clubs.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Relations have cooled to say the least after last season&#8217;s bitter off-field disputes.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Tensions escalated after Nottingham Forest lodged a formal complaint with UEFA regarding Crystal Palace&#8217;s breach of multi-club ownership rules.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">The fallout from this investigation ultimately resulted in the club losing their place in the Europa League and being replaced by Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">It remains to be seen whether Palace are willing to make a deal with the club responsible for their Europa League expulsion.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_cannot_afford_to_lose_Mateta_this_season\"><\/span>Crystal Palace cannot afford to lose Mateta this season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s been a difficult month for Crystal Palace. The Frenchman has been Glasner&#8217;s best attacker since last season.<\/p>\n<p>He contributed to Palace&#8217;s historic season last season, scoring an incredible 17 goals in 46 games.<\/p>\n<p>He has continued his good form so far this season with 10 goals, bringing his club total to 56 goals and 13 assists.<\/p>\n<p>Palace had already sold Marc Guehi to Manchester City this month, resulting in a backlash from the manager himself, who publicly blamed the club hierarchy for abandoning the team.<\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath of the transfer, Glasner announced that he would be leaving the club at the end of this season.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, reports suggest Adam Wharton is also closing in on a move to Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>Things are not looking too bright for Steve Parish&#8217;s side, with Mateta&#8217;s future at the club also uncertain, with interest from Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nottingham Forest surprised the Premier League with a bold \u00a335m offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, sparking what is likely to be the most controversial transfer move of the winter window. The Athletic reports that Forest have made a formal bid of \u00a335m to bring the in-form Frenchman to the City Ground. 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