Chelsea and Aston Villa are reportedly keen on signing 29-year-old AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, Chelsea and Aston Villa have made an enquiry for 29-year-old French international goalkeeper Mike Maignan ahead of a possible move in the summer transfer window.
Maignan has established himself as a key player for AC Milan and the French national team. The 29-year-old is undoubtedly one of the best players in his position, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Chelsea and Aston Villa.
Chelsea have Robert Sanchez as their first-choice goalkeeper at the club. However, the Spaniard has not been able to impress with his performances since the move from Brighton & Hove Albion. He has been quite underwhelming for the Blues, and Chelsea will need to replace him.
The French international would be a major upgrade on the Spanish goalkeeper at Chelsea. Meanwhile, Aston Villa already have a world-class goalkeeper in Emiliano Martinez, and it will be quite surprising if they decide to replace him in the summer. The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner has been exceptional for club and country, and he is just as good as the French international.
Maignan could fancy a new challenge
Mike Maignan has proven himself in Italy, and he will be hoping to showcase his qualities in the Premier League if the move goes through. Joining a club like Chelsea will be quite attractive for him.
The Blues are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they could provide them with the platform to fight for major trophies. The Frenchman is at the peak of his career, and he will look to test himself in English football if the opportunity presents itself.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have an ambitious project as well, and they are pushing for UEFA Champions League qualification. They have a talented squad and a top-quality manager like Unai Emery.
It remains to be seen what the goalkeeper decides in the summer amid his links with Chelsea and Aston Villa. Aston Villa will have to secure Champions League qualification if they want to attract a top-quality player like him. Chelsea will probably be a more preferred option for the player if he wants to move to England.