Tuttosport: Milan eye Monza man as potential Maignan replacement – the price tag | OneFootball

AC Milan are working on the contract renewal of Mike Maignan, whose contract will expire in 2026, but the negotiations could be tough for the Rossoneri. Therefore, as a report claims, their Plan B appears to be Monza’s Di Gregorio.

Maignan joined Milan back in 2021 to replace Gogio Donnarumma and has since been one of the best goalkeepers in the league. It’s not exactly surprising, therefore, that the Rossoneri are keen on renewing his contract.

According to today’s edition of Tuttosport (see photo below), Milan have started talks with Maignan and his entourage but it could be a long negotiation. The goalkeeper has made it clear that he wants at least €8m per year, which would be even more than Rafael Leao.

Milan are optimistic that a middle ground can be found in the negotiations but they are also prepared for the worst-case scenario. Indeed, they are keeping tabs on Monza’s goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, who has a price tag of €20m as per the newspaper.

The 26-year-old has impressed with Rafaelle Palladino’s side and is also Italian, which is always beneficial given the squad regulations. However, as already stated, Milan’s primary goal is absolutely to renew Maignan even though a sale cannot be ruled out.