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Chelsea Step Up Talks for AC Milan Captain Mike Maignan as Pre-Contract Option Looms

Milan have yet to meet his reported €5.5 million salary demand, leaving his future open despite the club’s stance against a move to Inter.

Overview

  • Chelsea have reopened discussions with Maignan’s representatives and could agree a pre-contract from January, according to multiple reports.
  • Maignan has not signed a new deal with Milan, with his €5.5 million annual wage request widely reported as the main sticking point.
  • Milan rejected Chelsea offers in the summer as below their valuation, and the goalkeeper is now approaching the final months of his contract.
  • Inter are interested in upgrading in goal, but several outlets describe a Maignan switch to the Nerazzurri as unlikely and note Milan’s intent to block it.
  • Chelsea are considering offloading Filip Jorgensen to clear space for a new No.1, while Juventus are also reported to be monitoring Maignan.