Tuttosport: Why Chelsea can use Milan’s pursuit of Strasbourg star to get ‘revenge’

Chelsea are ready to use AC Milan’s interest in Guela Doue as a way to get back at them after the Mike Maignan pursuit, a report claims.

It seemed last month as though Maignan was almost certain to join Chelsea as several major sources claimed that the goalkeeper was pushing for the move. However, things then fell apart quickly as there was no agreement over the transfer fee.

Chelsea wanted to get the deal done before the Club World Cup but would not pay a premium. The bid they put forward was not accepted, and now there is talk of Milan and Massimiliano Allegri trying to reopen the renewal route.

Chelsea slow Doue pursuit

Milan want to sign a right-back this summer and one of the names they are keen on is Guela Doué, who is at Strasbourg player and is the brother of PSG star Desiré.

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According to Tuttosport (via MilanNews), the Rossoneri have already submitted two offers for him, the second for €18m, but the French club still do not deem it to be enough to give the green light.

One of the factors at play is that Strasbourg share ownership with Chelsea. The Blues have not forgotten how Milan demanded at least €20m for Maignan in June despite his contractual situation.

The paper adds: “Bow there could be this sort of ‘revenge’ by haggling over the price for Doué, who is the number one target.”