Chelsea are interested in signing 28-year-old AC Milan shot-stopper Mike Maignan, who is nearing the end of his contract with the Italian club.
Chelsea are interested in signing Mike Maignan, according to Calciomercato. The Blues have been monitoring the 28-year-old for some time and would want to lure him to their club.
Maignan is regarded as one of the top goalkeepers in the world. Since joining the club in the summer of 2021, the 28-year-old has been a constant.
He has appeared in 74 matches for the Italian club and has only conceded 66 goals. On 32 times, the French international has maintained a clean sheet.
The former LOSC Lille shot-stopper had a strong start to the 2023-24 season. He has three clean sheets in his six appearances across all competitions. The 28-year-old Milan goalkeeper is anticipated to have another outstanding season.
While the athlete is happy at his current club and has three years left on his contract, there are a number of clubs interested in his services. Chelsea is one of the clubs interested in luring him away from Milan.
In the summer, the Blues signed Robert Sánchez from Brighton. And the 25-year-old is currently their number one. He’s made a good start in London, but they don’t have much depth in that position. As a result, they’re hoping to add another shot-blocker.
The addition of Mike Maignan will undoubtedly strengthen their goalkeeping position significantly. The 28-year-old will take over as the club’s number one, and Sanchez might give him stiff competition for a starting spot.
However, it appears like the Blues will be unable to sign the French international from Milan. They could have the money, but it won’t be enough to get him into the club.
Milan want to extend his contract, and the player wants to stay with the Italian giants. The negotiations for a new agreement have already begun. The representative for the player is anticipated to meet with the CEO of Milan in the near future to negotiate the major terms of a new contract.
The contract will keep him at the club until the summer of 2028, according to the report. Milan also intends to double the 28-year-old’s current pay of 2.8 million euros each season as a reward for his outstanding performances.
If Milan sign a new contract with Maignan before the winter transfer window, Chelsea will be unable to sign him. However, if a new contract is not reached in time, the Blues will be forced to resign.
However, if a new contract is not reached in time, the Blues may be forced to gamble.
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