September 26th 2024.
According to reports from Italy, Chelsea and Bayern Munich have shown interest in signing AC Milan's star goalkeeper, Mike Maignan. It is said that Chelsea even made multiple enquiries, hoping to secure the talented player for a hefty sum of €80 million.
However, despite their efforts, Maignan remains a part of AC Milan as he recently signed a new contract extension. Chelsea, on the other hand, ended up signing Swedish-Danish goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen for £20.7 million from Villarreal. Jorgensen, who signed a seven-year contract, has made three appearances so far, including a 5-0 win over Barrow AFC in the Carabao Cup and two Conference League qualifiers against Servette.
Although Jorgensen has yet to make his Premier League debut, Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca has chosen Robert Sanchez as their main goalkeeper in the top-flight matches. However, it has been revealed that Chelsea's goalkeeping options could have been very different if their pursuit of Maignan had been successful.
Reports suggest that Corriere dello Sport has confirmed that Chelsea made several enquiries for the talented AC Milan goalkeeper. However, a move never materialized, possibly due to the steep price tag of €80 million that AC Milan had placed on him, as both Chelsea and Bayern Munich showed interest in him.
Despite the interest from top clubs, Maignan seems content at AC Milan and has no desire to leave. His representatives are currently in talks with the Italian giants over a new contract, showing his commitment to the team.
The news of Chelsea's attempts to sign Maignan comes after former Manchester United player Paul Scholes expressed concerns about Chelsea's current goalkeepers. Speaking on The Overlap, Scholes shared his worries about the team's centre-forward and goalkeeping options, but also acknowledged the talent in the squad. However, Chelsea's recent form has been impressive, with three consecutive wins without conceding a goal.
The Blues will look to continue their winning streak as they face Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Stay updated with all the latest Chelsea news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us and this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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