Chelsea set for another huge disappointment in a very important transfer target but it’s the usual

Chelsea are set to be disappointed in their pursuit of AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, as the Italian giants edge closer to tying their captain down to a new contract. Maignan was a transfer target for the Blues last summer and they were expected to renew their interest this year given the Frenchman would be available on a free transfer. However, Milan are now in advanced talks to keep the highly-rated stopper at San Siro.
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Maignan set for AC Milan exit U-turn

Maignan had been widely expected to walk away from Milan in the summer when his current deal expires, with little in the way of progress in contract talks in 2025. However, it seems the Rossoneri have finally made a breakthrough amid their determination to keep the 30-year-old. According to Fabrice Hawkins, the player is now in advanced negotiations to extend his stay at the club by another five years, although no final agreement has been reached as yet.

Milan deny Maignan wanted out

Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani denied claims that Maignan had tried to force his way out, saying: “There was interest from an English club, it was not considered an interesting interest from the club’s point of view. Mike was and is an important player for Milan, and his agent was also very correct. There was openness to this interest but at the same time there was an interest on their part, not a forcing or a push, to stay at Milan. Then in the medium-long term future, those who live will see.”

Juventus have also since been credited with an interest. In an update in December, Milan’s sporting director Igli Tare said: “We have never talked about numbers. Talking about Mike is easy, he is an extraordinary boy and a great leader. He likes being at Milan and Milan likes him being here, but now let’s think about the game and then we will talk about it.”