And though it sounds like we may yet continue talks over Gittens, in the latter’s case, we are walking away — or at least making as if we were walking away. After all, Maignan has just one year left on his current contract, and Milan would be the sure losers in any sort of waiting game here.

Chelsea’s goalkeeping department already includes Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, Djordje Petrovic, Mike Penders and Kepa Arrizabalaga.