Chelsea are actively pursuing a £25 million deal to sign goalkeeper Mike Maignan from AC Milan, aiming to address the ongoing struggles of their current first-choice keeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Maignan, 28, has been a key figure for Milan since joining in 2021, helping the club secure the Serie A title in his debut season and making 163 appearances across all competitions. His experience and proven track record make him a coveted target for Chelsea, who have not signed a goalkeeper over the age of 25 in nearly five years.
Chelsea's current number one, Kepa Arrizabalaga, has endured a difficult campaign marked by multiple costly errors. He was even temporarily replaced by Filip Jorgensen after making five errors leading to goals in the Premier League, the joint-most in the league alongside Brighton's Bart Verbruggen.
"Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca are in talks to sign goalkeeper Mike Maignan as they consider upgrading upon current first choice," reports indicate.
The potential transfer comes as AC Milan weigh their options following failure to qualify for the Champions League, with the club reportedly open to cashing in on Maignan.
"Milan have slapped a £25m price tag on Maignan," highlighting the significant investment Chelsea are prepared to make.
Since the BlueCo takeover, Chelsea have signed six goalkeepers, but Maignan could be the seventh and a notable exception due to his age and status as a potential game-changer.
"It would be, interestingly, the first goalkeeper Chelsea have signed who is over the age of 25 for almost five years," underscoring the club's belief in Maignan's ability to stabilize their goalkeeping woes.
This move signals Chelsea's intent to strengthen their squad with experienced talent to improve defensive reliability and overall team performance.
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Chelsea are in talks to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan for £25 million as a potential upgrade over current first-choice Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has struggled with errors this season. Maignan, a Serie A title winner, could be Chelsea's first goalkeeper signing over 25 in five years.
