Chelsea have failed to reach an agreement with AC Milan to sign Mike Maignan before the Club World Cup, according to reports.
The Premier League club were keen on signing Maignan as an upgrade to their current goalkeeping options.
The experienced Frenchman has won the Serie A title with Milan and has just one year left on his deal with the Italian giants.
Both clubs have been locked in talks over the past week to try and agree a deal which would allow the 29-year-old to move to Stamford Bridge and play for Enzo Maresca’s side in the upcoming Club World Cup.
However, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano now reports that a deal will not be agreed before Tuesday’s 7pm deadline, with both clubs unable to agree on a valuation for the keeper.
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Milan are said to be demanding at least £20m for Maignan, who is keen on a move to Chelsea this summer.
However, the Blues are reportedly unwilling to pay more than £12-15m, with Maresca happy with his current options between the sticks.
Despite an inconsistent season at times, Robert Sanchez still retains the faith of his head coach, with Filip Jorgensen, Djojrde Petrovic and Mike Penders all set to provide competition during pre-season.
One goalkeeper on his way out of Chelsea is Kepa Arrizabalaga, the most expensive shot-stopper in the world now set to join London rivals Arsenal.
Chelsea could still pursue a deal for Maignan when the window reopens later in the summer, but may opt to wait until next summer when the Frenchman is expected to leave Milan on a free.
Chelsea still exploring deal for Gittens
Elsewhere, Chelsea remain in talks to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens after their opening bid was rejected by the Bundesliga side.
Personal terms are said to have already been agreed with the winger, but Dortmund want a fee of €50-60m (£42-50m) to part ways with the Englishman.
A deal for Gittens is also not expected to be completed before Tuesday’s Club World Cup deadline, but the Blues remain keen to complete the deal later in the window.
Chelsea have already made three signings this summer following deals for Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Mamadou Sarr.
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