"It has been reported the France international had an issue with his medical which has prompted Milan to pull out of the proposed £26million deal. It is a blow for the player, who was eager to make the move from Selhurst Park to San Siro, as well as both clubs. Milan now have little time to find another striker while Palace could end up keeping Mateta even though he has expressed a desire to leave."
"There could also be a knock on effect with Palace's bid to sign Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen now in the balance. Palace have had a £48m bid for Strand Larsen accepted by the Molineux club, who were hoping to replace the Norwegian with Adam Armstrong from Southampton. Mateta was also wanted by Juventus prior to Milan edging ahead in the race to sign the 28-year-old, who has scored 56 goals in 186 appearances for Palace."
Jean-Philippe Mateta's proposed £26million transfer to AC Milan collapsed after the France international reportedly failed his medical, prompting Milan to withdraw. Mateta had been keen to move from Selhurst Park to San Siro, leaving Milan short of time to find another striker. Crystal Palace may end up keeping Mateta despite his expressed desire to leave. The collapse also affects Palace's pursuit of Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen; Palace have had a £48m bid accepted while Wolves eyed Adam Armstrong as replacement. Mateta was previously linked with Juventus and has scored 56 goals in 186 Palace appearances. He was left out of the Nottingham Forest squad after being deemed not in the "right place" mentally.
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