Blues are seeking to buy Milan goalkeeper with 15 million euros, and Menion transfer negotiations enter the countdown

Transfer latest progress

Official quotation submission: Well-known reporter Romano exclusively disclosed that Chelsea has submitted an official quotation of 15 million euros to AC Milan, seeking to purchase the 29-year-old French national goal, Meinion. The final decision of the transaction is currently in the hands of Milan's management, and the Blues strongly demand that they get a clear reply be obtained at the latest before the special transfer window of the Club World Cup is closed on June 10.

Milan has a tough position: Longo reported that Chelsea's first offer (including a bonus of less than 20 million euros) has been decisively rejected by Milan. The Ross and Blacks clearly adhere to the psychological price of 30 million euros, believing that the quotation of 15 million is far lower than the actual value of the main goalkeeper, and even "it is difficult for even second-rate substitutes to buy." If an agreement cannot be reached, Milan may choose to retain Menion until the contract expires and also find a new goalkeeper.

Time pressure is intensifying: Chelsea plans to submit a second improvement offer on Monday, June 9, which will directly determine the success or failure of the transaction. If rejected again, the Blues will completely turn to other goalkeeper targets and no longer continue negotiations.

💰 The root cause of the differences in transfer fees

The gap between contract years and valuation: Menion's current contract is only one year left, and the German turnover price is marked as 25 million euros. Chelsea believes that given the players may leave the team for free next year, paying 30 million euros is obviously a premium. This strategy continues the management's negotiation style of "refusing to be a sucker", and fans have expressed their support for rational signings: "The contract costs 30 million in a year? Go to heaven!"

Goalkeeper market conditions reference: Milan's valuation of Meinian (25 million pounds ≈30 million euros) is based on his stable performance of 53 appearances and 15 clean sheets this season. Chelsea's quotation emphasizes the discount logic brought by the contract term, and the two parties have fundamentally misaligned their understanding of "cost-performance ratio".

Chelsea's strategic transformation: The club recently revealed that it will strictly set psychological prices and give up if they cannot be achieved. This style has been reflected in transactions such as Drapp (30 million pounds in installments), marking the transformation from "high-end purchase" to "actuarial calculation" under the leadership of Qinghu Capital.

🧤 Player attitude and Blues needs

Menion took the initiative to promote: French national goal has clearly informed Milan of his willingness to accept the transfer and was attracted by the qualifications of the Premier League and Champions League. He is open to joining, but also said that if the transfer fails, he is willing to fulfill the last year's contract of 248.

Chelsea goalkeeper crisis: coach Maresca has doubts about the stability of the current Robert Sanchez, and believes that a higher level of goalkeeper is needed to improve the team's defensive quality. Despite Sanchez's performance rebounding at the end of the season, the club still listed it as a target for sale, and West Ham United has tentatively inquired.

🔮 Trading prospect forecast

Negotiation window is short: the special transfer window of the Club World Cup will be closed on June 10, forcing Chelsea to reach an agreement within 48 hours. If the second offer (expected to close to €20 million) is still rejected, the Blues may turn to alternative targets such as Dortmund's Gittens.

Possibility of compromise: Milan faces a dilemma of "selling at a low price" or "losing both people and wealth tomorrow summer". If Chelsea raises the price slightly to around 20 million euros, it is not ruled out that Milan compromises and releases under the pressure of closing the transfer window.

Folk controversy focus: Milan fans shouted that "15 million is a bargain price", while Blues supporters counterattacked "refusing to pay for the premium contract" - this transfer game has evolved into a collision of club management philosophy. The final direction of the transaction will depend on the increase in Chelsea's second offer in the next 48 hours and the psychological defense of Milan's senior executives. If the two sides reach a compromise between 20 million and 25 million euros, the French national goal is expected to rush to assist the Blues' Club World Cup journey on the front line; otherwise, Chelsea will launch Plan B, and Menion's contract renewal deadlock may continue until the summer window.