Manchester United have a golden opportunity to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer as a replacement for struggling star Andre Onana
Gianluigi Donnarumma has been discussing a sensational Premier League transfer amid links with Manchester United. The Italian goalkeeper’s future is far from certain with Paris Saint-Germain.
He has just a year remaining on his contract at the Parc des Princes and despite the recently-crowned European champions remaining optimistic of extending his stay, there is no sign of a new deal.
PSG have made their final attempt to keep him at the club with a final take it or leave it offer that includes a decrease to his salary. A number of clubs have been linked with taking advantage of Donnarumma’s uncertain future including Premier League sides Manchester City and Manchester United.
According to L’Equipe, the former AC Milan star has been talking up a potential move to England with his Italian teammates. And that revelation comes after he failed to commit his future to PSG after winning the Champions League.
He said: “New deal or leaving? We will see what happens… I don't know. It's time to enjoy this magic season now. I will go on holiday and then we will see.”
Both Manchester clubs could potentially face competition for Donnarumma should they make a move, with Real Madrid having been linked. Italian champions Napoli have also been credited with an interest but his agent Enzo Raiola recently claimed that talks with the Italians had not been held.
"It's pure fantasy. I've an excellent relationship with Director Giovanni Manna at [Napoli], but we've never discussed Gigio," Raiola told Radio CRC via Calciomercato.
"It's an obvious question; many would like him, but only a few can afford him. He feels good in Paris, we're at the European champion club, so we have no complaints. We are working on a renewal [with PSG]."
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He added: “I have never ruled out interest from the top Italian clubs, but there has never been a negotiation, let's see. He is still young, I have to squeeze him for at least another 10 years.
“At the moment, however, it is very difficult to see Donnarumma in the Italian championship, I'm not just talking about numbers but also about the sporting project. In Italy, beyond Inter who reached the Champions League final, there are Milan and Juve who are struggling, they are in the process of reorganizing: these factors are fundamental.
"A return to Milan? Why not? We took Pogba from Manchester United to Juventus and then back to Juventus. There are no impossible things. Milan, even if it is not at its best, is always a very respectable club, which Gigio will always thank. They pampered and raised him, so Gigio will always have an important affection and gratitude towards the Rossoneri.”