Chelsea are reportedly hoping to sign 30-year-old AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan during the January transfer window.

Chelsea were linked with Mike Maignan during the summer transfer window as well, but a move did not materialise. Chelsea have not given up on the player, and they are ready to return for him when the window reopens in January, as per a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football.

He is a world-class goalkeeper, and he could prove to be an excellent addition for Chelsea. They need an upgrade on Robert Sánchez, and the French international could be the ideal fit. He has proven himself in France and Italy. The opportunity to move to England could be quite exciting for him at this stage of his career. Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and he will be attracted to the idea of playing for them.

Chelsea could use Maignan

Meanwhile, Chelsea will be hoping to fight for major trophies this season, and they need top-quality players. Signing a world-class goalkeeper could prove to be a wise decision. Meanwhile, Chelsea are confident of getting the deal done, and it will be interesting to see if they can agree on a reasonable price with AC Milan.

The goalkeeper will be out of contract in the summer, and the Italian outfit are under pressure to sell him for a reasonable amount of money. They cannot afford to lose a player of his quality on a free transfer next summer. Chelsea tried to secure an agreement with the Italian outfit during the summer transfer window, but the move did not materialise. They will hope that the Italian club’s stance has softened by January.

Meanwhile, convincing the player to join the club will not be difficult. This will be an exciting opportunity for the 30-year-old, and he will be excited to join one of the biggest clubs in the world. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.

He has already won a major trophy with AC Milan, and he will look to fight for the Premier League title now. The move to Chelsea will be quite attractive for him.