Mike Maignan: Chelsea revelations set stage for fierce Man United tussle over Milan star


Mike Maignan is quick changing into a sizzling commodity in subsequent yr’s switch market.

Through the summer season switch window, he was closely linked with a transfer away from AC Milan.

Close to exit

Manchester United have been among the many golf equipment, whereas Chelsea pushed hardest to land the Frenchman.

Regardless of their efforts, the Blues failed to succeed in an settlement with Milan, and with Maignan not pushing for a transfer away, the deal fell by.

The goalkeeper remained at San Siro, with experiences suggesting new head coach Massimiliano Allegri performed a key position within the determination.

Allegri settled on him as his captain, and there was even speak of a contract extension, together with his present deal set to run out subsequent summer season.

Nevertheless, negotiations over a brand new deal for the 30-year-old have borne no fruit. In truth, TBR declare the keeper has now backed away from extension talks, placing his suitors on excessive alert.

Chelsea nonetheless need Maignan

Chelsea, who did not signal him in the summertime, are, in accordance with TBR, “assured about securing his signature” as they proceed their seek for a top-class goalkeeper.

In keeping with the UK publication, the temper at Stamford Bridge is that, “Maignan might now nicely be heading for Stamford Bridge subsequent summer season, and the Blues might even land the Milan goalkeeper on a free switch.”

United very eager on Maignan

In keeping with a report relayed by The Peoples Particular person, United are additionally nonetheless eager on the Milan primary.

INEOS are keen to dump André Onana subsequent summer season, ideally after a profitable mortgage spell at Trabzonspor within the Turkish Tremendous Lig, and hope to switch him with Maignan.

The Crimson Devils reportedly view the prospect of signing the French worldwide on a free as a “very enticing” switch proposition.

With United’s deadline day arrival, Senne Lammens missing top-level expertise, Maignan’s pedigree throughout Europe is strictly the type of affect Ruben Amorim may wish to inject into his squad.

Chelsea or United

Will probably be fascinating to see who wins the race for Maignan, with experiences suggesting he views the Premier League as “a super setting for his subsequent step.”

Function picture Maurizio Lagana through Getty Pictures


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