Chelsea and AC Milan are engaged in negotiations over Mike Maignan, with a significant disparity in their valuation of the goalkeeper. The Italian club is seeking around €30m for the player, while Chelsea is only willing to pay €10m, citing that Maignan will be out of contract in 2026. According to the latest developments, Chelsea is not willing to wait beyond Monday to resolve the issue, as they are content with having four goalkeepers in their squad.
Maignan, who plays as a goalkeeper, has been with AC Milan since leaving Lille. He is known for his shot-stopping ability and distribution. The player’s contract negotiations with AC Milan had been ongoing, with reports emerging in December 2024 and February 2025 suggesting that he was set to sign a new deal with the club. However, it appears that Chelsea’s offer has complicated these plans.
With according to recent reports, Chelsea had been pursuing Maignan with the approval of their manager, Enzo Maresca. The Blues had been monitoring the situation closely, and it seems that they are now making a move to sign the goalkeeper. The valuation difference between the two clubs remains a significant hurdle in the negotiations.