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Mike Maignan (30) has _“never been closer to leaving”_ AC Milan, according to a report from **[L’Équipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Mike-maignan-dayot-upamecano-ibrahima-konate-trois-defenseurs-de-l-equipe-de-france-bientot-libres-et-tres-convoites-que-tout-puisse-etre-regle-avant-une-competition-c-est-la-meilleure-des-choses-mais-ce-n-est-jamais-le-cas/1608975).** It comes after a hectic summer, during which he was the subject of bids from Chelsea, as well as from Manchester United, it has now been revealed.
It is no secret that Chelsea targeted a move for Maignan over the summer, prior to their triumphant FIFA Club World Cup campaign. Ultimately, Chelsea could not reach an agreement with AC Milan, who set a high price tag for the France No.1, despite his contract situation.
**L’Équipe** now reveals that Manchester United also tried to open talks to sign Maignan, as did Galatasaray. But either the project didn’t suit the Frenchman, or the Serie A side blocked the move. Talks over a contract extension at AC Milan are still ongoing but are not advancing. No definitive decision has been made, but the likelihood is a departure on a free transfer in the summer.
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