chelsea He has been linked with a move for AC Milan's Mike Maignan and they are reportedly pushing for a deal.
The keeper was close to a move to Stamford Bridge last summer. When everything was said and done, the appointment of Max Allegri changed the course of the deal. sports witness This was covered extensively, as goalkeeper coach Claudio Filippi also played a role in keeping the France international at San Siro.
Now, things may change.
Milan failed to qualify for the Champions League and went through some off-pitch chaos.
Chelsea are back in the mix and making a fresh attempt to sign him.
contact in place
milannews24 Report that even though the Blues have not made a formal offer, they are still likely to be interested.
This is because he has had 'intense contact' with Magnon's agent Jonathan Kebe. Chelsea have tried to understand the feasibility of a move and how much they could cost the keeper this summer.
Ruben Amorim sees Magnan as an important part of his project. Ideally, he would not like to be separated from the Frenchman playing in the World Cup. He believes that replacing Megan will be very difficult, especially because of her experience and leadership.
But the Portuguese coach may not have much to say. The former Lille player is considering a new experience and is attracted to the Premier League. It seems that his condition may soon become serious.
The main reason for this is that he has lost confidence in the project at the club, which has failed to qualify for the Champions League for two consecutive seasons.
Our opinion: The Blues stance makes sense
Even during Maignan's time at Lille, Chelsea were keen to sign him. This shows that they are long-term fans and are aware of his strengths.
Given Robert Sanchez's struggles in the 2025/26 campaign, Xabi Alonso will need a new keeper. Despite Milan's struggles, Maignan is experienced, proven at the highest level and has had a good season.
He put his difficulties behind him in the 2024/25 campaign. There was a time when his fitness was a cause for concern but his track record is quite clean now.
