Chelsea’s leading goalkeeper target Mike Maignan reportedly rejected Manchester United’s initial approaches to focus on a move to west London. The Blues are thought to be closing in on a cut-price deal.

On Monday, Chelsea confirmed the signing of 19-year-old defender Mamadou Sarr from sister club Strasbourg for a fee of £12m on a deal running until 2033.

Mike Maignan (29) wants to complete a move to Chelsea. As per L’Équipe, the France No.1 has told AC Milan that he will not be renewing his deal with the club. There is therefore an ultimatum: