Chelsea 'target Serie A star goalkeeper to be their new No 1'

Chelsea have reportedly approached AC Milan to enquire about signing goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

The 29-year-old's current contract at the San Siro is set to expire in 2026, and he is yet to strike a deal on new terms to stay in Italy.

It has previously been suggested that Chelsea were not in the market for a new goalkeeper, despite both Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen struggling between the sticks.

However, with the west London side now aware of Maignan's contract situation at the Rossoneri, they have now struck up talks to bring him to Stamford Bridge, according to Fabrizio Romano.

They are keen to get business done early, with FIFA having introduced a June 1-10 transfer window before the Club World Cup, and are already closing in on the signing of Ipswich Town's Liam Delap.

Maignan has been on Chelsea's radar for some time as they search for the perfect shot-topper, and now they have decided to pursue the France international.

It is believed that a decision on Maignan's future is all down to whether Milan want to risk him leaving on a free transfer next summer or allow him to depart for a fee this year.

The Frenchman joined Milan from Lille back in 2021 and has been a consistent performer for the Italian giants over the last four seasons.

Despite the club having a poor 2024-25 campaign, in which they finished a lowly eighth in the Serie A, Maginan still managed to keep 13 clean sheets.

With Champions League on offer, he could be tempted to make the switch to the English capital and lead what is already a stacked group of goalkeepers.

With Sanchez and Jorgensen already the top two at the club, Chelsea will also see both Djordje Petrovic and Kepa Arrizabalaga return from their respective loan deals.

More to follow.