Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who will cost over €100 million.
Mike Maignan is one of the best in the world in his position, and it is no surprise that Chelsea want to sign him. However, a report from Calciomercato claims that AC Milan will demand over €100 million for the French international goalkeeper.
There is no doubt that Maignan is a world-class player who is capable of improving most teams in the world. He would be a tremendous upgrade on Robert Sanchez if Chelsea managed to sign him. However, the 28-year-old will cost a premium and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea are prepared to pay up.
The Blues have other priorities, and they might not be able to afford the asking price for Maignan in the coming months. They will need to prioritise the signing of a top-class striker. Chelsea are crying out for a reliable finisher, and a quality striker is likely to cost a substantial amount of money in the coming months.
Spending big money on a goalkeeper might not be on their priority list for now. Meanwhile, Maignan has been in talks with AC Milan regarding a contract extension for a while, but the two parties have not been able to reach an agreement. That has fuelled speculation surrounding his future.
Apparently, Bayern Munich are keen on signing the French international goalkeeper as well. They will need to plan for a future without Manuel Neuer, and the 28-year-old is certainly a world-class alternative. They have done well to replace Robert Lewandowski with a world-class player like Harry Kane, and Maginan would be another exciting addition if they can pull it off.
The French international goalkeeper seems well-settled at the Italian club. But the opportunity to join big clubs like Chelsea and Bayern Munich can be hard to turn down. He is likely to earn a lot more at the two clubs compared to Milan as well.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks. Milan will certainly hope they can convince the €100 million-rated goalkeeper to commit his long-term future to the club and sign a new contract.
