Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is in the Italian goalkeeper, who will not play for PSG for the rest of the season. – For a long time, Manchester United were close to a transfer, but it is a Cameroonian 29-year-old who will decide whether Manchester United this season play with the world’s best between the sticks. Old Trafford first goalkeeper Andre Onana refuses to move.
The PSG goalkeeper, who at the age of 26 already has 412 games at the top level (split between AC Milan and PSG) would be the icing on the cake for United, after the signing of Cunha, Mbeumo and Sesko.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have put Gianluigi Donnarumma on the transfer list and set the sale price at €50 million, with Manchester City as the main candidate to complete the deal.
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Donnarumma will not play for PSG anymore
Luis Enrique left Donnarumma out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham later today, a sign that underlines that the Italian goalkeeper is close to a transfer from Paris.
Pep Guardiola’s side are positive about the signing of the Italian goalkeeper, but only if they manage to sell Ederson, who is coveted by Galatasaray. The Turkish club is willing to pay €30 million for the Brazilian.
The lack of agreement on a contract renewal has broken the sporting cooperation between the parties. The goalkeeper, who is aware that he does not want to sit on the bench before the World Cup, is looking for a team where he can be the undisputed first goalkeeper. – Something that is not at all certain after the purchase of Lucas Chevalier from Lille.
26 years old and in top form
With his 26 years, Donnarumma is considered one of Europe’s best goalkeepers. Last season, he was crucial in the Champions League, where he showed security and the ability to deliver in critical moments.
His valuation of €50 million is not considered unreasonable for a Euro 2020 winner, although City believe it is high considering he only has one year left on his contract. It is therefore possible that interested clubs could try to push the price down in the final weeks of the transfer window.
Manchester City’s role and Ederson’s situation
Manchester City’s interest in Gianluigi Donnarumma is directly linked to Ederson’s future. The Brazilian is being closely watched by Galatasaray, and any sale would free up space and budget for the English to make an offer to PSG.
If the transfer goes through, Pep Guardiola will get a goalkeeper that suits his style of play – with both defensive security and the ability to initiate play from behind.
Italian interest, but financial challenges
Juventus and Inter are the main Italian candidates to sign the goalkeeper. However, both clubs’ financial situation could make an immediate signing difficult.
On the other hand, Chelsea and Manchester United seem to have lost interest, opening the way for City or an Italian club to take a strong stance at the end of the transfer window.
The departure is approaching
PSG will not change their attitude, and all indications are that Donnarumma will end up in the Premier League with Manchester City as the main candidate. A transfer that has gained momentum in the last few hours, but where everything can still change. Most importantly, the Italian will not be in the squad against Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup.
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