Split image of Mike Maignan in action for France and Chelsea badge closeup
Split image of Mike Maignan in action for France and Chelsea badge closeup
Chelsea remain active in the transfer market as they assess potential new arrivals ahead of the Club World Cup.
The Blues wrapped up the season on a high, securing a 4th-place finish in the Premier League and lifting the UEFA Conference League trophy.
Despite significant spending in recent transfer windows, the club is expected to take a more measured approach in the upcoming summer window.
However, Chelsea are looking to bolster their goalkeeping department, with AC Milan’s Mike Maignan emerging as a key target.
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Mike Maignan’s stellar performance against Germany
Maignan, now entering the final year of his contract with the Italian side, delivered a standout performance against Germany in the Nations League third-place playoff.
France came out on top with a 2-0 win over the hosts, despite registering a slightly lower expected goals (xG) figure of 2.35 compared to Germany’s 2.48, largely thanks to Maignan’s brilliance in goal.
The 29-year-old goalkeeper denied all three of Germany’s big chances and was named Player of the Match.
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Stat Value
Expected Goals Faced (xG) 2.48
Expected Goals on Target (xGOT) Faced 1.71
Goals Conceded 0
Saves Made 6
Big Chances Saved 3
Saves Inside Box 5
Recoveries 11
Chances Created 1
Player of the Match ✅
Over the 90 minutes, Maignan made six crucial saves, facing an xGOT of 1.71 and successfully preventing the same amount.
Notably, five of those saves came from inside the box, showcasing his sharp reflexes. He also recorded 11 recoveries and even created a chance, underlining his alert distribution and game awareness.
Chelsea closing in on Mike Maignan
TBR Football has reported that Chelsea are closing in on signing Maignan, having made an offer to AC Milan.
The report claims that whilst a fee is yet to be agreed between the two clubs, an agreement is expected to be close to around £20m.
Chelsea are aiming to have Maignan in the squad ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup and are pushing to receive a response before the tournament window closes on Tuesday.