MANCHESTER United are trying to complete a statement move for elite Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sky Sports have confirmed, with the potential transfer fee having been revealed and an Old Trafford goalkeeper’s future now ‘in doubt’.
Donnarumma joined PSG on a free transfer in July 2021 after AC Milan failed to tie him down to a new contract. Since then, the giant 6ft 5in keeper has managed 56 clean sheets in 161 appearances for PSG.
Donnarumma has helped his club to win four Ligue 1 titles, two French Cups and three French Super Cups. He also played a starring role as PSG finally lifted the Champions League last season.
Despite all these achievements, Donnarumma’s future at the Parc des Princes has become uncertain in recent months.
His contract expires in June 2026 and PSG have yet to meet his wage demands during talks over an extension. The Italy star feels he should be rewarded for his magnificent performances with a pay rise, but PSG are reluctant to pay him what he wants.
It emerged on July 12 that Man Utd are plotting a sensational move to bring Donnarumma to the Premier League amid this contract saga, and the transfer speculation has exploded in recent days.
Sky Sports‘ Dharmesh Sheth has now confirmed reports in France that Man Utd are interested in a blockbuster deal for the shot-stopper.
Man Utd have been alerted to the possibility of signing Donnarumma as PSG have agreed a five-year contract with fellow keeper Lucas Chevalier. PSG are advancing in talks with Lille and Chevalier could move in a deal worth more than €40million (£34.5m).
Sky Sports add that Donnarumma ‘is in no rush’ to make a final decision on his future and could even stay in the French capital for another season to compete with Chevalier.
United, though, want to land Donnarumma in the coming weeks, and their keen interest has ‘thrown Andre Onana’s future into doubt’.
Onana is Ruben Amorim’s current No 1 but there are concerns that his mistakes could stop the club meeting their ambitions in the new campaign.
