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Matteo Moretto reports that Chelsea have approached Milan for Mike Maignan, as talks between the French goalkeeper and the Rossoneri over a new deal stall.

Chelsea open Maignan talks with Milan

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)

Chelsea have opened preliminary talks with Milan over Maignan, according to transfer expert Matteo Moretto.

The goalkeeper’s contract at San Siro expires in June 2026, and talks over a new deal are on hold.

Previous reports claimed that Maignan and Milan had reached a verbal agreement, although the Rossoneri took time to put pen to paper due to strategic and on-the-pitch considerations.

Maignan joined Milan in 2021 for €16m from Lille, replacing Gigio Donnarumma, who joined PSG as a free agent that summer.

Chelsea have been linked with other Serie A goalkeepers, including Torino’s Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, as their coach Enzo Maresca is reportedly willing to bring in a new player between the sticks for 2025-26.

Milan have hired a new sporting director for 2025-26, bringing in Igli Tare. They have also appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new coach, giving the Italian tactician a contract to 2027 with an option for a further campaign.

What Milan said about Maignan’s future

ZAGREB, CROATIA – JANUARY 29: Martin Baturina of GNK Dinamo scores his team’s first goal as Mike Maignan of AC Milan fails to make a save during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between GNK Dinamo and AC Milan at Stadion Maksimir on January 29, 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

Milan director Geoffrey Moncada spoke about Maignan and Theo Hernandez’s future at the club during one of his latest pre-match interviews with DAZN.

“As I said last time, we are working on the contracts. At the end of the season, we’ll know everything and it will be much clearer,” Moncada said.

Theo Hernandez may also be heading towards an exit from Milan this summer, as the Rossoneri have already received an offer exceeding €30m from Al-Hilal.