Mike Maignan: Chelsea have Man United to worry about in move for French superstar | OneFootball

Chelsea have been told that Manchester United are one of the clubs they have to worry about in their pursuit of the dream Robert Sanchez upgrade.

Chelsea have for a while pursued AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

The French star, who oozes experience, leadership and world-class quality, has been packaged as a dream Chelsea signing since last summer, as per vocal Chelsea commentator George Benson.

While he signed a new long-term deal in the winter, Milan’s struggles, which saw them miss out on Champions League football, could yet pave the way for an exit.

Mike Maignan linked with a move away from AC Milan

For their disastrous end to the season, key figures behind the scenes have already parted ways with the Rossoneri, and players could follow. Of which, on Maignan, Calciomercato reports:

“Mike Maignan’s future could lie far from AC Milan.”

The report goes on to explain that Massimiliano Allegri’s departure as Milan’s head coach could see Maignan push for an exit. On where he might move, it is claimed:

“Chelsea are still on the trail of the French goalkeeper, ready to make an offer for him, but options leading to Bayern Munich and Manchester United cannot be ruled out.”

As keen as Chelsea are on signing a goalkeeper of Maignan’s calibre, United need such a signing just as badly.

With Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana both likely to leave United this summer, Senne Lammens needs serious competition.

Radek Vitek could fill that role, but it is unlikely he will stay. United will probably send him out on loan again to a more competitive side to further his development. His warming the bench alongside Lammens makes little sense, especially given they are age-mates.

Maignan a better Lammens alternative

It makes perfect sense, then, for United to sign an experienced goalkeeper like Maignan to serve as Lammens’ alternative.

The 6’3″ French stopper could certainly play a huge role in helping Lammens develop into the world-class goalkeeper he has the potential to become.

Without Champions League football, Chelsea have a clear disadvantage in this race. Hopefully, United can offer Maignan a convincing role in their project, one compelling enough to see him snub Munich for Manchester.

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