Man Utd Sent Clear Message Over Affording to Sign £26M-Rated PSG Outcast

The future of Gianluigi Donnarumma isn’t at PSG following the signing of Lucas Chevalier. As a result, the Italian will need to find a new long-term home and rumors have him heading to Manchester United.

One football expert weighs in on the UEFA Champions League winners’ prospects of heading to Old Trafford and what must happen before any move occurs. Manchester United are reportedly considering their options in goal, and Donnarumma is said to be on their shortlist.

RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins previously reported that his camp is exploring possibilities elsewhere, with Manchester City, Galatasaray, and several Saudi Arabian clubs also showing interest. Donnarumma isn’t pushing for a move and is expected to stay put unless a significant offer arrives.

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On the latest episode of the Ensemble PSG Podcast, Robin Bairner, chief editor at Football Transfers, commented on the rumor linking Donnarumma to Manchester United.

“Well, our understanding at Football Transfers is that Manchester United are naturally interested in a goalkeeper,” Bairner said. “Andre Onana hasn’t been up to the standard that they had expected when they signed him. So naturally, Manchester United step into this equation. Whether Gianluigi Donnarumma is prepared to go to United, where they don’t have European football this year, of course, that’s debatable.

“And of course, there’s a whole heap of sales that Manchester United are likely to have to make now to be able to afford to sign Donnarumma because of financial fair play. They’ve obviously made three big signings now, having announced Sesko. So there are complications there.”

CentreDevils reported Saturday that Manchester United have held direct talks for Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 26-year-old is seen as a possible option in goal for Ruben Amorim, who is said to be a strong admirer of the PSG shot-stopper.

According to the report, Donnarumma’s experience and quality would make him a valuable addition at Old Trafford as Amorim works to reshape the squad this summer.

Journalist Ben Jacobs recently added that PSG want £26 million for Donnarumma, who has one year left on his contract, after opting not to offer him a new deal.