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However, that offer was swiftly turned down by the Milan hierarchy, who value the 28-year-old at closer to €25m (£21m/$28.5m).In a fresh development, Chelsea have now returned with a significantly improved offer.

Chelsea have submitted an improved offer to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, reports have revealed. With Maignan threatening to let his contract run down and leave on a free transfer next summer, Chelsea are chasing the French stopper’s signature this month and want him in place in time for the Club World Cup.

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