Summer Transfer Prospects for Gianluigi Donnarumma and Marc Guehi: Are Signings by Chelsea Imminent?
Chelsea Looking to Strengthen Goalkeeping Position
Chelsea have decided to trim down their goalkeeping squad, but their search for a new first-team keeper continues. The London-based club initially showed interest in AC Milan's Mike Maignan during the summer transfer window, but the high £20 million asking price deterred them [1][3].
Despite this, Chelsea remains hopeful of securing a deal for Maignan before the window closes, as they aim to avoid losing him on a free next summer [3]. In the meantime, Robert Sanchez has been appointed as the first-choice goalkeeper for the 2025/26 season. Filip Jorgensen, another keeper in the squad, is considering a loan move or permanent departure to seek more playing time [1][2][3].
The club is cautiously exploring alternatives to strengthen the goalkeeping position, emphasising the importance of finding the right player rather than rushing into any signing [3]. At present, no concrete details about other potential goalkeeper targets have been reported.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have other priorities on their agenda. A new centre-back is now a "priority" this summer, following an injury to Levi Colwill [2]. Enzo Maresca, who had a difficult season as Chelsea's goalkeeper last year, feels they have turned a corner [2].
Chelsea's academy graduate, Marc Guehi, who has one year left on his deal at Crystal Palace, has not yet been a focus for the club [3]. The Blues have a 20% sell-on clause for Guehi should he leave Crystal Palace.
Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain have signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille, and Gianluigi Donnarumma, who shone in the Champions League last season, will be leaving the French club before the end of the transfer window [3]. Donnarumma's weekly wages of around £200,000 would not fit the current structure at Chelsea.
Chelsea's academy product, Mike Penders, 20, is well thought of inside Stamford Bridge and has been sent to sister club Strasbourg on loan for the season [3]. Penders is seen as a promising talent, but Chelsea are keen not to block his pathway.
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Chelsea is eager to bolster their goalkeeping department, with the Champions League and other European leagues providing potential options. The London club continues to monitor the situation of AC Milan's Mike Maignan, keeping an eye on the remainder of the transfer window. Meanwhile, the Premier League is seeing changes, as Paris Saint-Germain signs Lucas Chevalier from Lille, while Gianluigi Donnarumma, a star of last season's Champions League, prepares to depart from the French club.
