Mike Maignan in action for AC Milan. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano says it’s 'a matter of when' Chelsea complete next summer signing

Originally posted on Chelsea News | By Simon Phillips | Last updated Jun 8, 2025 1:44 AM ET

Fabrizio Romano has dropped some big Chelsea transfer news and says it’s a matter of when and not if they sign their next new arrival.

Chelsea are super busy in the transfer market as they try to get deals done before the Club World Cup transfer deadline ends on June the 10th in the coming days.

It’s the last chance for clubs to sign players to take to the competition this summer, and Chelsea are looking to get one or two more in the door.

The transfer window then opens again on June the 16th and clubs can sign new players again for the rest of the summer window.

Chelsea trying to get Maignan deal done

The Blues want to sign Mike Maignan for AC Milan this window and ideally before the Club World Cup. However, all the latest reports would suggest that this one isn’t looking overly positive right now.

It was reported yesterday that Milan have rejected Chelsea’s opening offer for Maignan as both sides dig their heels in on the price.

It makes no sense to me, Chelsea refusing to pay around £25m to sign a world class goalkeeper who upgrades them in the most important position on the pitch. But there you go.

Gittens is the other one they want

Well, as well as Hugo Ekitike, who is also wanted by Chelsea right now but also doesn’t look to positive at the moment either.

But if you are a fan of Jamie Gittens from Dortmund, then you will be pleased to hear about the more positive update on that one that actually looks like it is now destined to happen.

Fabrizio Romano reports via X:

“I think it’s a matter of when now for Jamie Gittens. Chelsea are working on the add ons with Dortmund.”

This article first appeared on Chelsea News and was syndicated with permission.

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