Brighton keeper Verbruggen seen as possible Milan replacement for Maignan | OneFootball

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Bart Verbruggen, Lucas Chevalier and Marco Carnesecchi are among the Milan targets to replace Mike Maignan in the summer, if the Frenchman refuses to extend his contract.

Milan will be forced to sell Maignan in the summer if the French goalkeeper refuses to extend his deal beyond 2026.

According to Gazzetta, the Frenchman’s entourage and Milan had shaken hands on a new €5m-a-year deal plus add-ons, but recent unconvincing performances from the 29-year-old prompted the club to lower their offer to €4.5m per season.

The Serie A giants expect a reply from Maignan’s agents in the coming weeks. If the response is negative, they’ll have to look for a replacement in the summer.

Brighton keeper Verbruggen seen as possible Milan replacement for Maignan

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Mike Maignan of AC Milan speaks with his defenders during the Coppa Italia Semi Final match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to the report, Lille’s Lucas Chevalier, a former Maignan teammate at the French club, is among Milan’s primary targets, even if the 23-year-old has a price tag between €30m and €40m.

Brighton’s asking price for their goalkeeper Verbruggen may be even higher, especially because Manchester United also wants the Dutchman.

Last but not least is Atalanta’s Carnesecchi, but, yet again, his potential purchase won’t be cheap, meaning Milan must get the best possible deal if they sell Maignan this summer.