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Chelsea<\/a> have reignited their interest in signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan next summer, according to Ekrem Konur<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Following a hugely influential role in LOSC Lille\u2019s fourth Ligue 1 title-winning campaign, Maignan completed a move to Milan in 2021 after producing an exceptional return of 21 clean sheets from 38 appearances for Les Dogues.<\/p>\n The French goalkeeper adapted instantly to life in Italy, playing an important role in Milan\u2019s Serie A triumph during his debut season before later contributing significantly to the club\u2019s Italian Super Cup success last campaign.<\/p>\n Chelsea reportedly explored a move for the France international last summer, but negotiations eventually collapsed after both clubs failed to agree on a transfer<\/a> valuation.<\/p>\n In the ongoing campaign, despite Milan\u2019s inconsistencies in the second half of the season that has seen them relinquish their first position to champions-elect Inter Milan, Maignan has remained a standout performer for the club and across the league, keeping 14 clean sheets, the fourth most in the Serie A.<\/p>\n With his contract set to run out at the end of the current season, interest is expected to grow, with Konur<\/em> reporting that Maignan could pursue an exit should Milan miss out on Champions League<\/a> qualification, and Chelsea are now \u2018in the mix\u2019 to sign him.<\/p>\n The journalist adds that London giants have reignited their interest in the 6ft 3in shot-stopper to reinforce their goalkeeping ranks next season.<\/p>\n It appears the Blues are stepping up efforts in signing Maignan, as Konur<\/em> adds that the club are making fresh enquiries to understand the possibility of the France international\u2019s transfer to Stamford Bridge in the summer.<\/p>\n Since making Kepa Arrizabalaga the most expensive goalkeeper in football history in 2018, Chelsea have struggled to secure a reliable long-term option between the posts.<\/p>\n Two years later, Edouard Mendy arrived at Stamford Bridge before eventually departing for Al-Ahli in 2023. During that period, the Blues also added Robert Sanchez, Djordje Petrovic, Filip Jorgensen, Gabriel Slonina, and Mike Penders to their goalkeeping department.<\/p>\n Despite that recruitment drive, faith in many of those options has remained limited, with Penders emerging as the exception due to his growing reputation as a potential future first-choice goalkeeper.<\/p>\n Mike Maignan would represent an ideal addition for newly appointed boss Xabi Alonso, offering elite shot-stopping ability alongside the ball-playing qualities needed to thrive in the Spaniard\u2019s system.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
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