The French goalkeeper has a contract that expires next summer but is keen to leave now, with Chelsea after an upgrade on their current options. They could aim to get a deal done before the Club World Cup begins next week, according to reporter Ben Jacobs.
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Maignan could be available for £20-25m, according to the report, which could prompt the Blues to make a move. It was stated earlier this year that the club had a long-term plan to move on from Robert Sanchez as their number one goalkeeper.
Chelsea have until June 10 to get deals done in time for the beginning of the Club World Cup, where they take on Leon, Flamengo and ES Tunis in the group stage.