Will Mike Maignan be the next big porter to land in the Premier League? Chelsea, looking for a solid reinforcement in the cages, expressed real interest in the French international. But a point seriously blocks the file: the price set by AC Milan. The Rossoneri request nearly 29 million euros to release their goalkeeper, an amount that the blues are currently considering excessive.
According to the latest information from England, Chelsea, qualified for the next Champions League, sees a key element in Maignan to cross a level, especially for the World Cup. Enzo Maresca, new manager, wishes to establish competition in this position, but the London board does not seem ready to align with Milanese requirements. Bonuses and clauses could make it possible to bring the two parties closer, but no agreement is yet in sight.
Inflexible Milan on Maignan, Chelsea hesitates
The 29 -year -old goalkeeper is nevertheless seduced by the idea of joining Stamford Bridge. Arrived in Milan in 2021 from Lille, Maignan established himself as an essential framework of the Italian club with more than 160 appearances all competitions. Its reassuring profile and its European experience make it a target of choice for the blues, but Milan does not intend to sell off a player still under contract for a season.
The situation could evolve quickly: if Maignan does not extend, Milan will have to decide between a sale this summer or a free departure in a year. Meanwhile, Chelsea continues to assess her other options, while anticipating the likely sale of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Djordje Petrovic, coveted by West Ham.
The outcome will now depend on the will of the Rossoneri to negotiate and the determination of the blues to strike a strong blow on the summer market.
