Chelsea have been linked with a move for the AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan in recent months.

They tried to sign the goalkeeper during the summer transfer window, but the move did not work out. According to TeamTalk, the 30-year-old goalkeeper would favour a move to Chelsea if he leaves the Italian club.

Chelsea need a quality goalkeeper, and there is no doubt that the French international would be an exceptional addition. He is certainly one of the best goalkeepers in European football right now and he could improve them immensely. He would be a major upgrade on Robert Sánchez, who has been criticised for his performances since joining the club. The Spanish goalkeeper has been quite erratic, and Chelsea need an upgrade on him.

Maignan will be a free agent at the end of the season and he could be available for a reasonable amount of money in January. Chelsea should do everything in their power to get that deal done. They need to improve their squad in order to bounce back strongly. They have made a disappointing start to the Premier League campaign. They will look to get back on track and push for Champions League qualification.

They spent a substantial amount of money during the summer transfer window and expectations are high. They will need to deliver on that and push for trophies as well. Having a reliable goalkeeper could make a big difference for them.

Maignan would fancy a Premier League move

Meanwhile, the opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for the French international goalkeeper as well. He has been a star for club and country in recent seasons and he has the qualities to play for any team in the world. The move to Chelsea will be an exciting challenge for him at this stage of his career. He is at the peak of his powers right now, and he will look to make an instant impact in the Premier League.

Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to join them can be quite exciting for most players. It will be interesting to see if the Blues can get the deal done. Signing him for a reasonable amount of money in January could prove to be a masterstroke.