Top French source says player is “determined to join Chelsea”

French football paper L’Equipe are the very best sourced and best appreciated source in the nation as far as transfer news is worried, and they’re making some huge statements today about Mike Maignan, fresh off his outstanding revealing for the France national team.The story

up until now as France star Maignan simply EUR5m from Chelsea transfer

Mike Maignan in action for AC Milan. (Image by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) The air conditioning Milan goalkeeper has one year left on his contract in Serie A, and at 29 years old knows he most likely has one huge pay day left in him. Since this time a week ago we spoke with Fabrizio Romano of Chelsea’s major interest in the veteran, and ever since it’s been days of claim and counter claim.The newest

upgrade on the quote, from the other day morning, had the two clubs just EUR5m apart on their valuation of Maignan, although with the worrying twist that both were declining to bridge that gap.Maignan makes his

own efforts to assist deal along According to L’Equipe, Maignan is making efforts on his end to help push things forward too. They state that”Magic Mike is identified to sign up with Chelsea “, despite the best efforts of new manager Max Allegri to persuade him to stay.His technique is basic– make it very clear to the club that he won’t be

signing a brand-new offer. They can either offer him now, or enjoy him leave free of charge next summer.The pressure is on– if he’s not registered by tomorrow at 7pm, Chelsea will miss out on the chance to register him for the Club World Cup, and may even leave the deal totally. “The two clubs are still negotiating … A conclusion must be reached in the coming days,” the piece surfaces– let’s hope it’s more like hours. More Stories about Mike Maignan