According to reports in Italy, Chelsea transfer target Gianluigi Donnarumma is close to signing a new deal with AC Milan.

The Blues were interested in signing the Italian international during the summer transfer window but signed Edouard Mendy from Rennes instead.

Despite the arrival of Mendy, reports in Italy claimed the Blues were still interested in signing Donnarumma as a free agent at the end of the season.

According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Chelsea are set to miss out on signing Donnarumma as a free agent as the goalkeeper is close to signing a new deal with AC Milan.

The report claims the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, met with AC Milan last week and a €7M-a-year agreement could soon be agreed.