And though it sounds like we may yet continue talks over Gittens, in the latter’s case, we are walking away — or at least making as if we were walking away. After all, Maignan has just one year left on his current contract, and Milan would be the sure losers in any sort of waiting game here.

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’S goalkeeping department has attracted plenty of attention in recent years. Three new keepers have been signed for the first team in the past two years, with Djordje Petrovic and

CHELSEA have halted talks over a deal to sign Mike Maignan but will continue pursuing Jamie Gittens. The Blues had hoped to land both in time for the Club World Cup, which starts next week, but

Chelsea have submitted an offer for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed, with the value of the bid and when the response can be expected coming to light.

A former Premier League player has slammed Chelsea for missing out on signing a £12.5m goalkeeper from their Premier League rivals.

Manchester City are now interested in a surprise move to sign a £35,000-a-week player from Chelsea, according to a new report. As they did in January, City are expected to be very busy this summer, as Pep Guardiola eyes several incomings as well as outgoings.