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Milan to send club doctor to London before making final Mateta decision
Feb 01 2026 21:11 · By onefootball.com · 56 Reads
Reports from various outlets in Italy claim that Milan will send a club doctor to London on Monday in order to assess the situation surrounding Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has reportedly uncovered a knee issue during his Rossoneri medical.
According to reports from the likes of Gianluca Di Marzio , Daniele Longo and Orazio Accomando , Milan are still hoping to sign Mateta before Monday’s transfer deadline, but are still evaluating the situation.
Various reports claim that Milan will send a club doctor to the UK to evaluate the situation first thing on Monday.
BECKENHAM, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 05: Jean-Philippe Mateta laughs during a Crystal Palace FC training session at Crystal Palace FC Training Ground on November 05, 2025 in Beckenham, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
The January transfer window will close at 19.00 GMT on Monday, February 2 in both Serie A and the Premier League.
The Rossoneri have an agreement in place with Crystal Palace over a fee in excess of €30m. The South London outfit gave the green light to Mateta’s Milan medical after securing an agreement for his replacement: Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Mateta began his medical in London on Sunday, but according to recent updates, there have been concerns surrounding a potential knee issue during the medical assessment. This has made Milan wary given the amount that Mateta’s signing will cost.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Jean-Philippe of Crystal Palace runs for the ball during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Crystal Palace FC and AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park on November 06, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Additionally, Milan went through a similar situation with Victor Boniface during the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international came to Italy for a medical, but was ultimately told to return to Germany with concerns surrounding his medical history .
A final decision for Milan and Mateta is expected to arrive on Monday.