According to the Spanish newspaper, Chelsea are keen to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan Transfers.
Mike Maignan joined AC Milan from Lille in 2021 after playing a crucial role in the French club’s fourth Ligue 1 win, keeping an impressive 21 clean sheets in 38 appearances for Les Dogues during that season.
He made an immediate impact in Italy, helping the Rossoneri secure the Serie A title in his first season and later playing a key role in last season’s Italian Super Cup success.
Chelsea showed interest in signing the France international last summer, with a contract running until 2026, but talks broke down after the two clubs failed to reach an agreement on his valuation.
He has remained a crucial figure in Milan’s league-chasing side, who currently sit second with 38 points and have kept eight clean sheets, joint second in Serie A, behind only Como’s Jean Butez with nine.
After failing in their initial approach, it appears Chelsea are looking to reignite their interest in Maignan Transfers claims the club’s hierarchy, led by newly appointed head coach Liam Rosenior, have earmarked the 30-year-old to stabilize their goalkeeping ranks amid his contractual situation in Italy.
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The report adds that the former Strasbourg manager has identified his goalkeeping department as the ‘weakest link’ in his squad and has now made signing the 6ft 3in shot-stopper on a free transfer an ‘absolute priority’.
Transfersciting Italian sources, claims Maignan is yet to extend his contract at San Siro, and while Milan will work relentlessly to extend his stay, Chelsea are set to begin negotiations over his possible arrival next season to play a key role in Rosenior’s squad.
Chelsea have found it difficult to appoint a long-term permanent goalkeeper since Kepa Arrizabalaga was made the most expensive goalkeeper in history in 2018.
Edouard Mendy was brought in two years later before leaving for Al-Ahli in 2023. In the meantime, the Blues have recruited Robert Sanchez, Djordje Petrovic, Filip Jorgensen, Gabriel Slonina and Mike Penders. However, confidence in most of these options is limited, with the exception of Penders, as he is starting to be seen as a future No. 1.
Maignan, valued at £21 million by Transfer marketwould be an ideal solution for Rosenior as it would provide a top-class first-choice goalkeeper while allowing for a gradual trajectory for Penders in the future.
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