**Mike Maignan appears to be one step away from joining Chelsea and AC Milan are now working on his successor, as highlighted by Gazzetta dello Sport this morning.**
As a result of the Club World Cup, with several of the participating clubs looking to make reinforcements before it starts, it has been a lively start to June for Milan. After Tijjani Reijnders, the Rossoneri are now also expected to part ways with Maignan.
The goalkeeper was [**promised a renewal at the start of the year**](https://sempremilan.com/maignan-renewal-paused-milan-consider-sale-swap) that never materialised, which prompted him to express a desire to join Chelsea. And with just one year left of his contract, the Stamford Bridge side are certainly getting a great deal.
Today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport, as mentioned, highlighted the latest on Maignan-Chelsea and Milan’s pursuit of a replacement. By the looks of it, they will be looking to get a deal for Roma’s Mile Svilar over the line.
Gazzetta dello Sport’s headlines
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**The front page**
🔄 “Maignan to Chelsea, Milan pursuing Svilar.”
**Featured story on Maignan**
👋 “Maignan leaving, here’s Svilar. Hunt for the Roma goalkeeper.”
⌛ “The Frenchman’s move to Chelsea is to be completed tomorrow. Then Milan will work on his successor: Svilar the No.1, Suzuki the alternative.”
**Featured story on Leao**
🤔 “Leao, what an intrigue. Milan are putting up a wall, the ball is in Bayern Munich’s court. Offer expected.”
🔄 “The Germans are the most interested, possible counterparts: eyes on Kim, Coman and Palhinha.”
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