Bayern Munich present a real threat to AC Milan’s attempts to renew the contract of goalkeeper Mike Maignan, according to a report.
Calciomercato.com have provided an update on Maignan’s situation, who they call one of the best goalkeepers in world football at the moment if not the best, something which has put him on the radar of top clubs.
Last summer Chelsea had concrete interest in Maignan, receiving a clear response from Milan which was that they did not want to sell and an offer of €100m or more would be needed in order to even come to the negotiating table.
A few months later the situation has not changed: the Blues remain vigilant and the Rossoneri value their goalkeeper at no less than €100m. In the meantime, however, the management are starting to talk with the Frenchman’s agents to try to find an agreement over a contract extension.
The current one is still quite long, running until 2026, and thus there is not absolute urgency but the intention of Milan is to reward Maignan with a substantial adjustment to the current salary of €2.8m net per season he receives.
In the process, they hope to ward off Bayern Munich who represent ‘the real, great threat’ for the future because the Bavarian club have placed Maignan at the top of the top list for next summer.
The negotiation over the extension is very complex in several respects. Maignan and his entourage are awaiting a proposal which is close to double figures (€10m net per year) and reflects his status as an elite player in his position.
Milan are aware of this and is evaluating everything in detail to try to get closer while remaining within certain parameters. An important starting point lies in the player himself who has repeatedly reiterated that he feels good at Milan and that he wants to stay.
