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

Fabrizio Romano’s major transfer news on Chelsea suggests a change of recruitment tact

Originally posted on Chelsea News | By Simon Phillips | Last updated Jun 3, 2025 8:00 AM ET

Fabrizio Romano’s major news that he has just dropped on Chelsea suggests that we could now see a change of recruitment tact.

This news comes after Chelsea beat Real Betis to win the Conference League on Wednesday night after being a goal down at half time and turning it around.

The Blues ended up winning the game 4-1 in the end after a bit of a Cole Palmer masterclass in the second half, providing two beautiful assists for his team mates to grab crucial goals.

Although head coach Enzo Maresca is once again not willing to get carried away after this by insisting that Chelsea’s target for next season is not going to be winning the Champions League!

Huge news this lunchtime

In some big breaking news, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Chelsea have made contact to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan this window.

This would be a massive move for Chelsea to pull off and I know that many Blues fans will be hoping to see the club get this one over the line, with many of them wanting to see the club target more experience.

Change of recruitment tact?

The fact that Chelsea are even making an approach for him would suggest that actually, Chelsea’s recruitment is not just all about kids and they will sign experience if they can.

In fact, I posted this on my X account earlier today:

‘Chelsea sources have always told me that they will buy experience if the player ticks the boxes and the fees around the deal make sense.

‘Mike Maignan is a potential opportunity to bring some decent experience, and they’ve looked at others like this too.’

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

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