Chelsea’s latest transfer target could force double exit at Stamford Bridge if he signs | OneFootball

Chelsea goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic could both leave the club this summer if the Blues complete a deal for Mike Maignan according to reports.

The Blues have already signed Liam Delap for £30m and more new faces are expected to follow the 22-year-old through the door at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea face a critical window and could sign another striker, but they are also looking for a centre back and right footed attacker to bolster Enzo Maresca’s ranks.

Sanchez and Petrovic could leave if Maignan signs

There’s also a number of players who need to leave Chelsea this summer and supporters wouldn’t mind seeing Sanchez leave the club.

There was uncertainty between the sticks last season and no keeper made more errors leading to goals in the Premier League than the Spaniard.

However, it looks like a new keeper could arrive after Chelsea made an approach to AC Milan for Maignan earlier this week.

Petrovic could leave if Chelsea sign Maignan. (Image: Philippe Lecoeur/FEP/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Milan value the goalkeeper at between £20-£25m, but Chelsea feel Maignan is only worth £8.5m due to the fact he’s got a year left on his deal.

If a a deal can be agreed then the arrival of the France international means one or possibly two keepers will have to leave.

Football Insider transfer correspondent Peter O’Rourke believes the potential arrival of Maignan could force both Sanchez and Petrovic out.

“Chelsea see an opportunity to sign Mike Maignan due to him having one year left on his contract at AC Milan,” he told Football Insider.

“I don’t think the deal will be done at that price of £10million – with Milan failing to qualify for Europe it could still be done, and would be an improvement for Chelsea.

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“Goalkeeper is a problem area for Blues, Maignan has been impressive in the Champions League for Milan and at international level with France.

“His arrival could mean offloads for the likes of Sanchez and possibly Petrovic as well, because Maignan will no doubt be the number-one choice if he does sign”

No shortage of suitors for Petrovic

Whilst it might be difficult for Chelsea to find a club for Sanchez they won’t have such an issue with Petrovic who has no shortage of suitors.

Petrovic excelled on loan at Strasbourg and is said to be open to a move to Monaco, whilst he’s also said to be a target for Milan if Maignan leaves.

Chelsea will certainly make a profit on the £14m they paid in 2023 and it will be interesting to see what decision they make with their keepers.