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www.standard.co.ukHere are the latest updates I can share based on current public reports:
- AC Milan reportedly showed interest in Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta during the January 2026 transfer window, with a framework for a move discussed, though Palace’s willingness to proceed depended on securing a replacement first. This was highlighted in Sky Sports coverage around Deadline Day, noting that Mateta was waiting to fly for a medical and that Milan’s pursuit hinged on Palace finalizing a successor. [Sky Sports transfer coverage, Jan 2026][1][2]
- By early February 2026, Sky Sports News reported that AC Milan decided not to proceed with the Mateta move, and Crystal Palace had agreed a deal to sign Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen as a replacement. This shift left Mateta’s immediate future unclear at that moment. [Sky Sports News, Feb 2026][10]
If you’d like, I can pull in more detailed summaries from these outlets or search for additional sources (e.g., updates from Palace, Milan, or other outlets) to confirm whether there have been any subsequent developments after February 2026.