Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan prior to the January transfer window.

Since his transfer from Lille in the summer of 2021, the 28-year-old has begun 85 appearances for the Rossoneri and established himself as the primary goalkeeper.

Stefano Pioli’s squad is presently in third place in the league, six points behind Inter Milan, and Maignan and his colleagues have had a consistent beginning to the season.

In recent times, the former PSG youth has surpassed Hugo Lloris as France’s first-choice goalkeeper, garnering thirteen caps since his debut in May 2019.

As reported by the Italian news outlet Foot Mercato, several prominent European clubs are reportedly interested in signing goalkeeper Maignan in the near future.

The Frenchman is reportedly generating interest from England and Spain, as well as PSG, Manchester United, Chelsea, and 14-time European champions Real Madrid, all of which are monitoring his situation.

Maignan’s current contract with Milan is set to expire in the summer of 2026; nevertheless, AC and the goalkeeper are presently in negotiations to establish new terms.

Following a successful season for the Rossoneri in 2022-23, the 28-year-old is demanding a substantial salary increase commensurate with his development since joining the club from Lille more than two years ago.

It is widely acknowledged that the San Siro club and the athlete continue to maintain a certain degree of distance during their negotiations, which have reportedly become challenging.

Raignan’s services are available to Red Devils, led by Erik ten Hag, should an agreement not be reached regarding the transfer of the player.

A significant portion of Manchester United’s summer business was devoted to replacing goalkeeper David de Gea, who became a free agent from Old Trafford after more than a decade with the Red Devils.

The 27-year-old Cameroon international Andre Onana joined Old Trafford from Inter in July for approximately £50 million; nevertheless, he has committed several egregious errors thus far this season.

It is estimated that AC Milan would demand approximately €70 million (£60 million) to sell Maignan during the transfer window in the New Year or the following summer.

Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea, despite acquiring Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic prior to the 2023-24 season, are reportedly also interested in the Frenchman.

Before that, on Saturday, the Rossoneri travel to Atalanta BC in Serie A. Maignan and his teammates are aware that in order to advance to the knockout stages of the Champions League, they must defeat Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Tuesday.