Nottingham Forest are firmly in the running to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the club prepared to submit a formal offer.
The 29-year-old French attacker has attracted significant interest from the City Ground outfit, according to Football Insider.
Former Premier League scout Mick Brown confirmed the interest, stating that Forest are actively exploring whether a deal can be struck for the striker.
“Nottingham Forest are definitely very much interested in Mateta,” Brown told Football Insider.
“It’s something that has come up before, and it looks like they’re going to explore whether or not they could do a deal, because he’s not signing a new contract at Palace.”
Mateta’s contract situation at Selhurst Park appears to be the key factor driving transfer speculation around the clinical forward this window.
The striker delivered a highly productive campaign last season, netting 16 goals for Crystal Palace across all competitions to cement his status as a Premier League-quality finisher.
Beyond his league contributions, Mateta was central to Palace’s remarkable UEFA Europa Conference League triumph, establishing himself as one of the most effective strikers outside the traditional top six.
He has also featured prominently in Crystal Palace’s Community Shield and FA Cup successes across recent seasons, demonstrating his ability to perform consistently in high-pressure matches.
Nottingham Forest’s appointment of Oliver Glasner as their new manager adds a compelling dimension to this transfer story, with Glasner having previously managed Mateta at Crystal Palace.
The prospect of reuniting with a trusted manager could prove highly persuasive for the French striker as he weighs his options ahead of the new season.
Forest could certainly benefit from additional attacking depth, and a player of Mateta’s proven Premier League pedigree would represent a significant upgrade for the squad.
It remains to be seen whether Forest can finalise a deal, but with Glasner’s influence and Mateta’s contract uncertainty, the transfer has genuine momentum behind it.
The post Nottingham Forest Eye Crystal Palace Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta As Oliver Glasner Reunion Beckons appeared first on Gooner Daily.
