Chelsea have reportedly ended negotiations to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan due to a valuation dispute and will instead rely on its current goalkeeping roster.
Chelsea has pulled out of talks to sign Mike Maignan, with the deal collapsing over a disagreement on the player’s valuation.
AC Milan’s asking price reportedly included a premium tied to the upcoming Club World Cup, which Chelsea was unwilling to meet. The Blues won’t secure the French international’s signature ahead of the global tournament.
With the Maignan deal off, Chelsea is placing its faith in its current goalkeepers, including Petrović, Sánchez, Jorgensen, and young talent Mike Penders.
The club maintains full trust in its existing goalkeeping roster to fill the gap. This decision marks a significant shift in Chelsea’s transfer strategy, prioritizing internal talent over high-profile signings.
As the club prepares for the upcoming season and the Club World Cup, it will be interesting to see how its goalkeepers perform under pressure.
Sanchez will face more competition as fan favourite Petrovic will join the squad after his loan with Strasbourg. How Chelsea uses their goalkeepers in the Club World Cup will be a situation to keep an eye on.
