Chelsea make Mike Maignan transfer decision hours before first summer deadline

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·10 Juni 2025

Chelsea make Mike Maignan transfer decision hours before first summer deadline

The France No1 is keen to make the move but AC Milan are standing firm

Deal off: Mike Maignan

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Chelsea are not expected to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan before tonight's first summer transfer deadline.

The Blues were hoping to secure Maignan ahead of the Club World Cup, and the France No1 has made clear his desire to make the move.

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But AC Milan are standing firm on their £25million valuation despite Maignan being set to enter the final 12 months of his contract at San Siro.

Chelsea had valued the 29-year-old at £10m but on Monday submitted an improved bid of £15m to tempt Milan's hand. Their offer was rebuffed.

It remains to be seen if Chelsea will go back to the negotiating table, with this transfer window shutting at 7pm tonight.

Chelsea begin their Club World Cup campaign on June 16, taking on LAFC in their opening group game, and need to have submitted a squad list to FIFA before that date.

If signed after the window reopens on June 16, Maignan would be ineligible to play for Chelsea at the Club World Cup until the knockout stage, before which the registration window reopens.

Clubs are able to add up to two players to their squad between June 27 and July 3.