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Amie Wilson

Who is Mike Maignan? The French goalkeeper who could replace Kepa Arrizabalaga at Chelsea

Chelsea are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper during the summer transfer window.

The Blues have already added to attacking areas of the squad, with the additions of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner.

They are also closing in on deals for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz and Leicester City full-back Ben Chilwell.

Once the transfers are complete, concentration can go onto finding a potential replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga between the sticks after a disappointing season for the Spaniard.

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Chelsea have been linked with a number of names including Jan Oblak and Andre Onana.

The latest name to be linked is Mike Maignan, with Sky Sports claiming that the Blues are considering a move for the goalkeeper.

So, who is Maignan, and what will he bring to Stamford Bridge? Here is everything we know about the France U21 goalkeeper.

Who is Mike Maignan?

Maignan is a 25-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays his football for Ligue 1 club Lille.

He started his career with French giants Paris Saint-Germain, making his way through the youth teams at the club, before moving to Lille in the summer of 2015.

Maignan has played at every youth level from the U16s through to the U21s for the France national team, but is yet to make his international debut, despite being called up to the squad.

How has he performed this season?

The goalkeeper played a total of 37 times for Lille last season, keeping 13 clean sheets in all competitions.

He conceded a total of 45 goals in those appearances as Lille finished in fourth place in the table.

With Ligue 1 now restarting for the 2020/21 campaign, Maignan played the full 90 minutes of the 1-1 draw against Rennes this week.

How much would he cost?

According to Sky Sports, the goalkeeper would cost in the region of €30 million (£27m), but the report claims that Chelsea are yet to make an official bid to the French club for the player.

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