Maignan tempted by Premier League as Chelsea revive interest in Milan goalkeeper

Chelsea have intensified contact with the entourage of Mike Maignan, with the Premier League club in dialogue with the French goalkeeper’s agent Jonathan Kebe over the feasibility of a move this summer, though no formal offer has yet been submitted.

The development represents a fresh complication for Milan, who are already navigating significant uncertainty across their squad.

Ruben Amorim considers Maignan a cornerstone of his project and has no desire to lose one of Europe’s finest goalkeepers, a player whose leadership, personality and technical quality would be extremely difficult to replace in the market.

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)

Maignan desire for new challenge could prove decisive as Chelsea circle

The decisive factor may ultimately be the player himself.

According to MilanNews24, Maignan is understood to be genuinely open to a new professional challenge, with the Premier League representing a particularly appealing destination.

His contract renewal was agreed under the previous regime of Allegri and Tare, both of whom have since departed, adding an extra dimension of uncertainty to his long-term commitment to the club.

Chelsea’s interest appears concrete and is expected to develop further in the coming weeks, setting up what could become one of the summer’s most significant goalkeeper negotiations.