AC Milan eye Chelsea goalkeeper as short-term addition to their team

AC Milan have identified Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy as short-term option

According to Corriere Della Sera (h/t Football.London), Serie A champions AC Milan have identified Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy as a short-term option in goal.

Due to Mike Maignan’s physical setbacks, Milan are looking for a goalkeeper in the January transfer window at a low cost. The report names Mendy as one of the options.

Since the arrival of Graham Potter as a Chelsea manager, Kepa Arrizabalaga has predominantly played as a number one keeper. This may allow Mendy to look for a move elsewhere in the near future.

The Senegal international recently rejected a new contract offer from the Blues, which, according to him, disrespected the work he has done for the club and his status in the squad.

Mendy’s form has not been good since the latter half of last season. Before that, he was one of the best goalkeepers in the world for a period of 12-18 months.

So, although things are not going his way in the recent past, there is a quality goalkeeper in there who might have to move to another club to get regular game time.

Whether Potter wants to keep hold of the experienced shot-stopper in the squad to fall upon when his first-choice keeper does not do well, remains to be seen.

The former Rennes goalkeeper still has more than two years left in his contract at Chelsea (Transfermarkt). But, if he stays on the bench at Stamford Bridge, clubs like Milan can buy him at a cheaper price.

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It is a shame that after an excellent first 18 months at the club, Mendy hasn’t looked the same since then. If he leaves soon, we will miss his presence in goal very often.