Chelsea, Mike Maignan and Milan
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Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic has not been included in Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad, despite the club’s refusal to meet AC Milan’s asking price for Mike Maignan in time for the start of the tournament.
Chelsea remain in talks over signing Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens after having £42m bid rejected on Deadline Day; Sky in Germany say Dortmund want nearly £55m [€65m] for Gittens; Blues have
Chelsea have submitted an improved offer to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, reports have revealed. With Maignan threatening to let his contract run down and leave on a free transfer next summer, Chelsea are chasing the French stopper’s signature this month and want him in place in time for the Club World Cup.
However, that offer was swiftly turned down by the Milan hierarchy, who value the 28-year-old at closer to €25m (£21m/$28.5m).In a fresh development, Chelsea have now returned with a significantly improved offer.