Sources: Nottingham Forest ready £25m swoop for 16-goal striker, he's out of contract next year

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(Credit: Imago) Tue 2 June 2026 9:46, UK Nottingham Forest are ready to reignite their interest in Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer, sources have told Football Insider. Forest want to add to their attack ahead of next season, and they are now readying another move for Mateta, after they missed out on him back in January. 🔄 Nottingham Forest Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Nottingham Forest boardroom.

VISIT THE FOREST TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nottingham Forest to face significant battle for Jean-Philippe MatetaMateta came within a whisker of leaving Palace during the winter window, as only a failed medical was able to prevent him from making a move to AC Milan. Forest’s interest has been sustained, while there have also been links over moves to the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle of late.

Forest ready new contract talks as Man United lurkFootball Insider revealed on Monday that Forest are lining up a new contract for Ibrahim Sangare, after he has been subject to interest from the likes of Manchester United and Besiktas in recent months. Forest’s planned move is also an attempt to ward off the interest in Sangare, as they are fearful of potentially losing both him and Elliot Anderson in the same window.