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- Chelsea want to sign Mike Maignan during the summer transfer window
- The goalkeeper signed a new AC Milan deal earlier this year running until 2031
- Coach Max Allegri may leave the club, which could change the player’s mind
- Milan can now demand a high transfer fee instead of losing him for free
- The 31-year-old is expected to start for France at the 2026 World Cup
Chelsea Football Club are preparing to make another attempt to sign goalkeeper Mike Maignan. This comes only five months after the France international agreed to stay at AC Milan with a new long-term contract.
Last season, the shot-stopper nearly left the San Siro on a free transfer. His previous deal was close to ending, and Chelsea were the favourites to sign him. Reports at the time suggested the London club had agreed personal terms with the player. However, Milan rejected their proposal and managed to secure an extension until June 2031.
Now, the Premier League side have not given up. They plan to test Milan’s resolve with a fresh bid this summer. Unlike last year, the Italian club can demand a significant transfer fee for the 31-year-old, who remains first choice for the French national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The key to this potential deal could be the current instability at Milan. Head coach Max Allegri and sporting director Igli Tare are both considering their futures. Allegri played a major role in convincing Maignan to stay last season. If the coach departs after just one year, the goalkeeper might reconsider his position. Chelsea hope this uncertainty will create an opportunity to finally bring him to Stamford Bridge.