Mike Maignan has clarified his stance on a potential move to Chelsea this summer.
Mail Sport understands Chelsea are currently trying to negotiate a £10million move for the French international, who has one year remaining on his contract, while AC Milan have valued their goalkeeper at £20m.
Chelsea already have five goalkeepers in their squad but none have convinced Blues fans as they prepare for a return to the Champions League next season.
Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, Djordje Petrovic, Mike Penders and Kepa Arrizabalaga are all currently contracted at Stamford Bridge, but they have not persuaded the Chelsea hierarchy against looking for another keeper this window.
Indeed, the Blues are lining up a move for Maignan, who is now understood to be keen on playing at Stamford Bridge next season.
The shot-stopper has reportedly turned down multiple contract offers from Milan over the past few months, as he has no interest in extending his stay in Italy.
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is keen on moving to Chelsea this summer
Mail Sport revealed this week that Chelsea are looking to gets their hands on Maignan for £10m
Maignan has reportedly rejected multiple contract offers from Milan in the past few months
It is believed that Chelsea would prefer to sign their man before the Club World Cup begins on June 15, with Maignan also open to this idea.
However, Milan may not be so accommodating, as the report went on to state that their new coach – Massimiliano Allegri – is likely disappointed by Maignan’s transfer request.
Turning 30 years old next month, Maignan does not want to waste time, and is desperate to play Champions League football.
Milan missed out on European qualification last season after sinking to a disappointing eighth-place finish – a huge decline from being Serie A runners-up in 2023-24.
Mail Sport understands that a decision on Maignan’s future is all down to whether Milan want to risk him leaving on a free transfer next summer or allow him to depart for a fee this year.
The Frenchman joined Milan from Lille back in 2021 and has been a consistent performer for them over the last four seasons.
Despite the club having a poor 2024-25 campaign, Maignan still managed to keep 13 clean sheets.
Since joining Milan, he has lifted the Serie A title in 2022 and the Italian Super Cup in 2024.
Maignan starts in goal for France and has earned 30 caps for his nation since his debut in 2020
In 163 appearances for the Italian heavyweights, Maignan has kept 59 clean sheets.
He made his senior debut for France in 2020, and was also called up for their Euro 2020 squad but did not feature at the tournament.
Injuries ruled him out of the 2022 World Cup, where he was arguably ready to start for Les Blues.
But he got his breakthrough in January 2023 when Hugo Lloris retired from international football, promoting Maignan to first-choice goalkeeper.
