Chelsea are exploring a deal to signal AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan however the two golf equipment are a great distance aside of their valuations, sources have instructed ESPN.
The Premier League facet have been inspired to make a transfer for the 29-year-old after studying Maignan was open to a transfer to Stamford Bridge and could possibly be accessible for a cut-price price given he has only one yr remaining on his contract.
Nevertheless, sources say Milan are demanding as a lot as €30 million ($34m) for the goalkeeper, a value Chelsea are reluctant to satisfy given the quick size left on his present deal.
Sources added that whereas the membership are open to signing a brand new goalkeeper, it’s not a place they’re prioritising given they’ve 5 senior goalkeepers on their books.
Solely final summer time, the west London facet signed Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen for a price of €24.5m whereas additionally they agreed a deal for Mike Penders, who remained with Genk for the 2024-25 season and is because of be part of up with Chelsea this summer time.
Penders might exit on mortgage — a path one other goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic took final season — whereas Kepa Arrizabalaga will return from his short-term swap to Bournemouth.
Doubts have grown over Robert Sánchez after a collection of high-profile errors and the potential of bringing in a goalkeeper of Maignan’s calibre has apparent enchantment.
First-choice for France, Maignan has performed within the Champions League for the previous 4 years with Milan having joined the membership from Lille in 2021.
Nevertheless, Chelsea are unwilling to satisfy Milan’s valuation and additional negotiations are required to see if an settlement could be reached.
