AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is open to a move to Chelsea this summer following initial talks.
Maignan has emerged as a transfer target for Chelsea who have altered their stance on signing a new goalkeeper.
The West Londoners had been prepared to judge their current goalkeeping pool to establish a new number one, but the club’s Champions League qualification and Milan’s failure to reach Europe has presented an opportunity in the market.
Magic Mike with a magical save 🧙♂️ #InterMilan #CoppaItaliaFrecciaRossa #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/TNBv2SximV
— AC Milan (@acmilan) April 24, 2025
Maignan is regarded as one of Europe’s best shot-stoppers and has twice been named Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year. His current contract at Milan expires next summer, opening up the opportunity of a cut-price deal.
Chelsea could sign Mike Maignan for just £25m
Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs has reported that Chelsea could sign the 29-year-old for a fee of just £20m-£25m, alongside potential add-ons. Movement on Maignan’s future could accelerate quickly as Chelsea look to wrap up a deal ahead of this summer’s Club World Cup.
The move for Maignan would deviate from Chelsea’s recruitment focus on emerging talent, but is seen as a astute opportunity to strengthen a key area. Robert Sanchez was Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper last season, but jointly-led the Premier League for errors leading to a goal (5).
Maignan could be one of several high-profile exits from the San Siro this summer. Tijjani Reijnders is closing in on a €70m move to Manchester City, while an agreement has been reached between Milan and Al-Hilal for Theo Hernandez. The French left-back is currently weighing up a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Read – On this day 2012: Chelsea sign a Premier League genius
See more – Nigeria boss names two Premier League clubs Victor Osimhen could join