Maignan deal could be paused until January and Gittens talks continue
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Chelsea have a clear valuation for goalkeeper Mike Maignan but they are refusing to pay AC Milan's asking price, so a deal is not expected to happen today.
It is worth noting the Blues can go to Maignan in January and sign him on a pre-contract for a free transfer.
They did see him as an opportunity but remain content enough with current goalkeeping options Robert Sanchez, Djordje Petrovic and Filip Jorgensen.
Mike Penders, who signed a contract almost 12 months ago, and Jorgensen cost the club £45m last summer.
Belgium Under-19s international Penders is seen as one of the best teenage goalkeepers around and will officially join the Chelsea fold this summer.
Sanchez had a good final six games to help the team qualify for Champions League and Blues boss Enzo Maresca has not asked for a goalkeeper.
The current recruitment has been led by the club's sporting directors who explored the Maignan opportunity, but only at their right price.
It is also unlikely a deal for Jamie Gittens will be completed before the first arbitrary transfer deadline.
Talks will continue beyond Tuesday with a seven-year deal on the table.