No fresh talks have taken place between Chelsea and Mike Maignan over a potential transfer according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Blues had the chance to sign Maignan in the summer, but weren’t prepared to get close to AC Milan’s valuation.
Instead Chelsea opted to stick with their current options of Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, whilst they also have talented youngster Mike Penders on loan at Strasbourg.
Fabrizio Romano on Chelsea and Mike Maignan
Supporters were certainly disappointed a new keeper didn’t arrive in the summer, but given the form of Sanchez it’s now looking like the right choice was made.
Other than the red card against Manchester United, Sanchez has had a brilliant start to the season and has clearly improved.
Mike Maignan in action for AC Milan.
Chelsea had the chance to sign Maignan in the summer. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
However, that hasn’t stopped reports linking Chelsea with Maignan once again, but Romano has now provided an update.
He took to X.com and said:
“No fresh talks took place between Chelsea and Mike Maignan over potential free transfer, despite recent reports.
“#CFC remain happy with Robert Sánchez + long term development plan also with talented GK Mike Penders.”
Maignan is out of contract at the end of the season and can sign a pre-agreement with a club in January, or he can enter free agency and see what options he has next summer.
Filip Jorgensen considering Chelsea exit
Whilst the Blues are happy with Sanchez, Jorgensen doesn’t appear to be enjoying his current predicament at Stamford Bridge.
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Enzo Maresca on the touchline.
Paul Merson speaking on Sky Sports news.
Enzo Maresca after a cup game.
The Dane has struggled for form this season, and his only appearance in the league was against United when Sanchez got sent off.
Jorgensen is thought to be considering his future at Stamford Bridge, as he wants more playing time ahead of the World Cup, but the final decision is down to Chelsea as a replacement would be needed, which isn’t easy in January.