Chelsea still eyeing Maignan but last summer’s lowball offer annoyed Milan | OneFootball

Chelsea could revive their long-standing interest in AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan this summer, according to Calciomercato.

Chelsea are expected to bring a new goalkeeper to Stamford Bridge and could turn to the France international whose future looks uncertain.

Milan risk losing Maignan, who kept 13 clean sheets in 37 Serie A appearances, despite agreeing terms on a contract extension earlier, paving the way for Chelsea.

While Maignan was expected to commit his long-term future to the Rossoneri, concerns over the club’s direction have cast fresh doubt over his position.

The 30-year-old is disappointed by developments behind the scenes, particularly the departures of influential figures who played a key role in convincing him to stay.

Chelsea made a concerted effort to sign Maignan during the previous transfer window, but Milan viewed the Blues’ €15 million offer as a lowball, annoying the Italian giants.

That failed pursuit now appears to be back on the agenda for Chelsea.

Maignan’s representatives are reportedly awaiting clarity from Milan on their sporting project, while a move to Stamford Bridge is no longer ruled out.

Unless Milan can demonstrate significant ambition through high-profile appointments in both the boardroom and dugout, he could opt for a new challenge in West London.

For Chelsea, Maignan would represent a significant upgrade on both Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen.

While Sanchez has shown flashes of quality, inconsistency and costly errors have undermined confidence in his ability to be a long-term No.1.

Meanwhile, Jorgensen has been a flop at Chelsea and needs a new environment to play consistently and develop.

Maignan brings leadership, authority and a proven track record at the highest level.

He remains one of Europe’s most respected goalkeepers and a player capable of delivering in decisive moments.

His arrival would also create the ideal environment for highly-rated youngster Mike Penders.

Rather than being thrown into the spotlight, the Belgian prospect could learn from one of the game’s most accomplished goalkeepers before eventually taking the reins.