Mike Maignan, 28, may decide to leave AC Milan, and Chelsea may have an opportunity to sign him in the summer, according to 90 Min. Although the French international’s contract negotiations with the Rosoneri have not gone well, Paris Saint-Germain is leading the race.
Chelsea’s loss against Manchester United on Wednesday night served as further evidence that they are still a work in progress. Robert Sanchez, their goalie, stole the show once more with another error-spawn display.
Chelsea’s first priority continues to be Kepa Arrizabalaga’s possible permanent exit. Mauricio Pochettino and the Chelsea board are still considering bringing in a new stopper in the future due to Sanchez’s performance.
In January, Chelsea showed interest in Mike Maignan; however, they are having trouble persuading Milan to let go of the goalkeeper the following month. He is still an essential member of Stefano Pioli’s team, who have been in discussions with his group for a long time about a new deal.
The 28-year-old believes that after excelling in his job for club and country, he should be awarded a large deal. Since Hugo Lloris’ retirement, Maignan has established himself as France’s uncontested No. 1 and will look to capitalize on his current position.
The club’s terms have not been deemed feasible by the keeper, and the contract negotiations with AC Milan have not gone well. As a result, the 28-year-old may think about leaving in the future; this could happen in the summer.
In any case, Milan is well-positioned to demand a substantial salary. According to reports, they may request €100 million or close to that amount for their keeper. During the trades for Christian Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Chelsea had inquired about him. In a little while, they could rejoin the discussion.
Paris Saint-Germain is currently said to be the front-runner for their former academy star. They plan to reunite Maignan with the team and provide him with the tools he needs to compete for the team. Although they may choose to continue with Andre Onana for the foreseeable future, Manchester United is also regarded as a potential suitor.
Maignan presents Chelsea with an opportunity, but they will have to shell out a lot of money to get their man. Milan is probably not going to consider anything in January. If they are unable to convince the 28-year-old to sign fresh terms, a summer sale may occur.