AC Milan have made significant progress in negotiations to keep goalkeeper Mike Maignan at the club long-term. According to renowned transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Rossoneri have never been closer to securing the French international’s future.

Word from the club indicates that the hierarchy expects to finalise a new agreement in the coming days. Talks between both sides have become increasingly positive. The proposed deal would extend Maignan’s stay in Milan until 2031. This essentially kills off any talk about him leaving anytime soon.

The financial terms of the contract reflect Maignan’s importance to the team. Milan have offered an annual salary of €5.7 million. This figure matches the earnings of star winger Rafael Leão. The offer shows just how far the club will go to keep their best players despite interest from abroad.

The Milan management recently dropped a hint about this by stating that the club were working hard on key renewals. During the summer transfer window, Chelsea identified the 30-year-old as a primary target. However, with this latest update from Italy, it looks like the Premier League side needs to look elsewhere.

Chelsea now face a difficult reality regarding their goalkeeping situation. The Blues...