Chelsea have offered AC Milan €20m (£17m) for goalkeeper Mike Maignan, according to reports in Italy.
It was originally claimed that the Blues were only willing to pay €10m (£8.4m) for the France international, who has 12 months left on his contract. However, Calciomercato.com now believe they have doubled their original proposal. Fans on X are now optimistic that an agreement between the two clubs can be reached:
I like this
— Kofi (@KofiBlues) June 5, 2025
Better than the nonsense of offering 10 yesterday.
— Michael Gleich (@mleetch352) June 5, 2025
Don’t think he signs a new deal so will they risk losing 20m 🤷♂️
— Dylan (@Dylansmallz98) June 5, 2025
Thats fair offer now. Take it up with bonuses we might get maignan
— john (@biguce942) June 5, 2025
Looking on track to be £15m with add ons taking it to 20. That would be a great result
— LionHeartCFC (@J356436515290) June 5, 2025
Say its finally bid, and if they refuse we move on and sign for free next season
— Mr K (@PureMenace7) June 5, 2025
Milan still want their full asking price
The Rossoneri have been holding out for €30m (£25m) despite the fact that Maignan’s contract is running down.
There is a feeling that Chelsea may wait and see whether Milan cave in and accept the current proposal which is on the table, knowing full well that the 29-year-old could leave on a free transfer next year.
Chelsea want a new keeper soon
With the Club World Cup taking place later this month, Enzo Maresca’s side would ideally like to have Maignan in goal for the tournament but a lot still depends on how negotiations progress.
At the time of writing, Milan have not accepted the Blues’ most recent bid, but the gap in the two teams’ aluation of the player is now much smaller than it once was. It is a situation to keep a close eye on.
