Jean-Philippe Mateta appears to be getting closer to AC Milan, with negotiations now at an advanced stage, and this was naturally the main focus of the newspapers this morning.
What initially seemed like a certain summer reinforcement has turned into a concrete January pursuit. Indeed, Milan are hoping to land Mateta before the end of the transfer window, which would definitely say something about their ambitions in the Scudetto race.
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Having said that, even if the negotiations are at an advanced stage, there are still some things to sort out before it can be called a done deal. Crystal Palace need to find a replacement and Milan will have to offload Christopher Nkunku, who isn’t too keen on leaving.
The front pages
Gazzetta dello Sport
🤝 “Yes, it’s Mateta! The Frenchman wants Milan move immediately.”
👀 “Negotiations for June, he will only leave in January if Crystal Palace can find a replacement.”
Corriere dello Sport
📈 “Mateta: Milan are all in. Furlani attacks in a Marotta-esque fashion.”
⌛ “Meanwhile, Maignan is renewing. The goalkeeper will sign for another five years.”
Tuttosport
💰 “Milan: Mateta is a signing for the Scudetto. €35m blitz, Nkunku on his way out.”
👀 “To reinforce the defence, Disasi and Gimenez are in the running. Here we go for Maignan’s renewal.”
It doesn have any sense buying him in June so go for it
So it really depends on Palace finding a replacement. Why not start this a week ago? Red Bird always does this crap. What are the chances of Palace finding someone in 2 days? Stupid!!! We still have a chance at winning the title. I’ll bet their eyeing waiting until the summer to save 5 mill. Again, Stupid!
How do you know they haven’t started to talk weeks ago and it’s just now they reveal it? The media don’t know everything until someone lets them know.
Sometimes you as fans let your common sense fed by the news, good and bad. Rumors cannot be your source of information and knowledge.
I know some people hate the management even when they do good because they stick with Maldini who’s the past like everyone one else running the club today will be the past. Just support Milan not a person