Report Maignan could be targeted by Chelsea again despite new Milan deal | OneFootball

Just five months on from signing his new contract with Milan, Mike Maignan is back in the news with speculation Chelsea are ready to make another offer for the goalkeeper.

He had seemed to be on the verge of an exit last year, when his contract was running down and he was set to become available as a free agent.

Chelsea were the favourites then and had reportedly agreed personal terms, but the Rossoneri rejected the proposal and were proved right, able to negotiate an extension.

Maignan signs until 2031 (Source: AC Milan)

That was signed in January 2026 and will run to June 2031, so it looked as if his career choice had been made to stick it out at San Siro.

Maignan reconsidering Milan future

COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Mike Maignan of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on January 15, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

However, now La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Chelsea have not given up on their hopes of securing the France international and are ready to give it another go this summer.

The key could be the current chaos behind the scenes, where coach Max Allegri and director of sport Igli Tare are reconsidering their own positions.

Allegri was reportedly instrumental in convincing Maignan to stay, so the departure of the tactician after just one year could prompt a reconsideration.

At least now Milan would be able to command significantly more on the transfer market for the shot-stopper, who turns 31 this summer and will start for France at the 2026 World Cup.