June 10th 2023.
Chelsea are looking to bring in a new No.1 this summer and have reached out to AC Milan about Mike Maignan. Despite the interest from the Blues, the Italian club has made it clear that the goalkeeper is not for sale.
Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy are both expected to depart if the right offers come in, and Mauricio Pochettino is keen to acquire a new shot-stopper. Andre Onana of Inter Milan and David Raya of Brentford are two names that have been linked with the club, though now Maignan has emerged as a potential target.
French newspaper L'Equipe has reported that Chelsea have been in contact with Milan over the 27-year-old but, unfortunately, the Italians are determined to keep hold of him. Maignan's agents had been working on a new contract with the club, but this has been put on the backburner following the sacking of Paolo Maldini.
Maignan is considered one of Europe's best goalkeepers and Milan are not willing to let him go for anything less than €60 million. When they signed the Frenchman from Lille in 2021, they only paid around £13 million which has proved to be a great investment. He has been a huge part of Milan's success, helping them win the Scudetto in his first season and performing brilliantly as they reached the semi-finals of the Champions League this year.
A move for Onana seems more likely for Chelsea and any deal will be delayed until after the Champions League final this Saturday night.
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