John Obi Mikel has admitted he cant understand why Chelsea didnt sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG in the summer.
Chelsea as usual were busy in the summer, and made five attacking signings as they completely revamped their front line.
Jorrel Hato also arrived as much needed cover at left back for Marc Cucurella, but there was disappointment from supporters a new goalkeeper wasnt signed.
Chelsea didnt take the chance to sign Mike Maignan as they werent prepared to get close to AC Milans valuation.
Instead they opted to stick with their current options of Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen for the second consecutive season.
Donnarumma ended up joining Manchester City in the summer. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Mikel has acknowledged Sanchez has improved this season, but the Chelsea legend revealed he cant understand why the Blues didnt move for Donnarumma.
Donnarumma for me was, you know, he was out there, he told The Obi One Podcast.
He was available in the market. Why we didnt get him? I have absolutely no idea.
Ive said it so many times, you know, I dont care and Ill still say it. I just think that for me, Sanchez, I feel hes not the goalkeeper that will take us to the next level.
Chelsea were linked with Donnarumma, but nothing materialised and the Italy international ended up making the switch to Manchester City.
Chelsea also have talented youngster Mike Penders on their books, and its believed the 20-year-old is a big reason the Blues didnt sign another keeper.
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Penders is currently on loan at Strasbourg, with Chelsea said to be impressed with the progress hes making in France.
The Blues are said to believe Penders is special, and they now need to make the right call on when they feel hes ready to take the big step up.