There’s major Chelsea news emerging today (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Chelsea are reportedly confident of signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan this summer, according to journalist Simon Phillips.
Writing on his Substack, Phillips states that this deal may even be more advanced than is being widely reported by most media outlets.
Phillips suggests there’s some degree of hope that Chelsea could even get the signing of Maignan done by the June 10th deadline for the Club World Cup.
The Blues could do with an upgrade on Robert Sanchez in goal, and French shot-stopper Maignan looks absolutely ideal for that role.
The latest on Mike Maignan’s potential transfer to Chelsea
Mike Maignan in action for AC Milan against Genoa (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
Discussing the latest Chelsea FC news, including the Maignan stories that have broken in the last day or so, Phillips said: “There is a belief from our sources that this is actually further along than what is being said.
“SPTC sources can confirm that the player wants the move and has engaged in talks, and AC Milan are willing to sell. It’s moving people, and it’s moving fast.
“There is a chance that he even gets done before the 10th. It’s is not yet a done deal, but Chelsea sources are now optimistic of it happening.”
Mike Maignan could go down as a great Chelsea goalkeeper
Chelsea have a proud history of having some of the very finest goalkeepers in Premier League history.
Petr Cech was the west Londoners’ number one for a decade and is widely regarded as the best ever ‘keeper to play in this country.
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At other points, CFC have also had world class ‘keepers like Thibaut Courtois and Carlo Cudicini, but it’s been some time now since they had someone of that calibre.
Maignan could be just the signing to give Chelsea the kind of goalkeeper they need to get back to challenging for the…
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