AC Milan and Mike Maignan still have work to do if a new contract is to be agreed upon between both parties as the club are currently short of the Frenchman’s request.
As reported by Corriere della Sport (via Milan News), the Rossoneri are more than aware that they need to act fast if they are to keep Maignan for the long haul, or at least protect his potentially considerable transfer value.
Whilst Maignan has shown a couple of slight weaknesses this season, he remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world and he is only under contract until the summer of 2026.
Right now, he would like to be paid a similar salary to Rafael Leao, which would put him on around €6m a year. Milan have been tentative about offering such a big salary, with €4.5m seeming to be the maximum on the table.
A new deal would likely keep Maignan at the club for another three years, but right now he is being paid €2.8m per year which does not reflect how important a player he is.
With Premier League clubs and teams like Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid looking for a goalkeeper, Milan need to ensure they get as much money as possible for Maignan if he leaves.
