It appears that Chelsea made a move to sign AC Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan. With Mauricio Pochettino reportedly interested in acquiring the French shot-stopper. Maignan gained recognition as one of Europe’s top goalkeepers during his time in Italy. Meanwhile, Chelsea has been monitoring his progress for a while. With Pochettino aiming to revamp the squad, Maignan could be a target to strengthen the goalkeeping department at Stamford Bridge.
According to reports in Italy, Chelsea identified Mike Maignan as their primary target to bolster their goalkeeping department. The Italian newspaper La Repubblica suggests that the club is preparing to make an initial offer of approximately £52 million for the 27-year-old goalkeeper. This indicates the seriousness of Chelsea’s interest in securing Maignan’s services to acquire him.
The uncertain future of Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara at AC Milan reportedly left several players, including Mike Maignan, considering their options. The departure of these iconic figures from their roles as directors at the club will create some uncertainty and instability. Thus, leading players to assess their own futures. Maignan’s potential departure could be influenced after these recent developments at Milan. Meanwhile, adding further speculation to his transfer situation.
Frank Lampard’s interest in Mike Maignan dates back to his impressive performances for Lille in the 2019-2020 Champions League campaign. However, Chelsea ended up signing Edouard Mendy from Rennes based on the recommendation of club legend Petr Cech. Meanwhile, Maignan made his move to AC Milan a year later for a comparable transfer fee. It appears that Chelsea’s renewed pursuit of Maignan under Mauricio Pochettino suggests a continued admiration for the goalkeeper’s abilities and a desire to strengthen their goalkeeping department.
What does Mike Maignan coming to Chelsea imply?
The potential signing of Mike Maignan could indeed lead to him replacing Edouard Mendy at Stamford Bridge. With Mauricio Pochettino looking to revamp the Chelsea squad, Mendy’s future will become uncertain. Thus, leaving him unsure about his role in the upcoming season. If Maignan joins Chelsea, it would indicate a possible change in the starting goalkeeper position. Thus, further reinforce Pochettino’s intention to reshape the team.
It is possible that Chelsea may consider selling Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer if Mendy demands a new contract with terms similar to Arrizabalaga’s reported £200,000-a-week wages. If Mendy and the club cannot reach an agreement on a new contract, Chelsea may choose to sell him while there is still sufficient time left on his current contract to secure a transfer fee. This would align with their approach of reshaping the squad and making necessary changes to the team’s wage structure.
Whatever, Chelsea’s interest in Mike Maignan is from a long time. zonly time will tell whether the deal will happen or not.
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