"This afternoon, Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Jean Philippe Mateta will not play for Crystal Palace this weekend, as talks with AC Milan are intensifying. Throughout this season, Milan have been drawn to the idea of Mateta, and it has been a lasting idea. After all, even before the summer, the Frenchman was named as a possibility. However, Palace's high price was off-putting."
"In the past few months, though, things have gone rather pear-shaped in South London, and the project is getting overhauled a little bit. Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave, and after the departure of Marc Guehi, Mateta also voiced his intention to leave. With no budget available, it seemed the Rossoneri would not be able to partake in the proceedings. However, in the past 24 hours, things have flipped on their head."
"This morning it was reported that the Diavolo were in the race, and now it seems that they are the favourites to land the Frenchman. Things are certainly not wrapped up, but the next step has been taken. As MilanNews relays, Oliver Glasner confirmed to Sky Sports UK that the striker would not be present for this weekend's game, due to the ongoing transfer situation."
Jean Philippe Mateta will not play for Crystal Palace this weekend because transfer talks with AC Milan are ongoing. Milan have shown sustained interest in Mateta throughout the season and had identified him as a possibility even before the summer. Palace's previously high asking price deterred suitors. Recent instability at Crystal Palace, including Oliver Glasner's imminent departure and Marc Guehi's exit, contributed to Mateta expressing his desire to leave. Initially AC Milan lacked budget to pursue the deal, but developments in the past 24 hours have changed the situation. AC Milan now appear to be the favourites, though the transfer is not finalized.
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