AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is reportedly a target for Chelsea, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Frenchman wishes to remain at AC Milan, but the two parties have yet to reach an agreement on a new contract. With his current deal with AC Milan expiring in 2026, Maignan is seeking a significant wage increase; nonetheless, the two parties are still some distance apart, according to FootMercato. According to the report, the three aforementioned clubs will be after the former Lille star in the summer but will have to pay roughly €70 million (£60 million/$75 million) to entice him away from San Siro.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
PSG are looking for a new goalkeeper after Gianluigi Donnarumma failed to satisfy new boss Luis Enrique. The Italian shot-stopper was also sent off against Le Havre, with backup goalkeeper Arnau Tenas excelling. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, is hunting for a replacement for an aging Manuel Neuer.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are seeking for fresh players after their purchase of Inter Milan’s Andre Onana fell through, with the Cameroonian failing to impress under Erik ten Hag.
DID YOU KNOW?
According to Opta, Maignan is the only goalkeeper in the top five leagues to have at least one assist in three straight seasons. He also has the most assists by a goalie since the 2004/05 season.
WHAT NEXT?
According to the source, the goalkeeper wants to stay at the club, therefore luring him away from Italy may cost the buying team more than simply a large transfer fee.
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