Multiple sources today have confirmed that the race to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta is heating up, with Nottingham Forest reportedly submitting an official bid for the forward. The offer is being considered by Crystal Palace, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to tempt them into letting an important player leave. Chelsea, Juventus and Milan may look to intervene if talks continue without resolution. In season 25/26, Nottingham Forest are only scoring 0.95 goals per game (21 in 22), below the Premier League average. Jean-Philippe Mateta would be brought in to give them more bite in the final third. Crystal Palace continue to be linked with Goncalo Ramos, Jeff Ekhator and Evann Guessand while Nottingham Forest are also rumoured to be tracking Lorenzo Lucca, Wilson Isidor and Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira. Looking for Nottingham Forest transfer rumours? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for more rumours just like this.