Goalkeeper Donarumma has withdrawn from the UEFA Super Cup competition and is planning to depart from the team.
Paris Saint-Germain's star goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, is at the centre of a high-stakes transfer saga as Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea show interest in securing his services.
Donnarumma's phenomenal performances in crucial Champions League matches against Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Arsenal last season were instrumental in PSG's advancement to the final. His contract with the French club expires in 2026, but his desire to play in the Premier League could see him move sooner.
Manchester United has shown its intent, ready to offer around €30 million for the Italian goalkeeper. However, they face stiff competition from Manchester City, who are considering Donnarumma as a potential replacement if their current goalkeeper, Ederson, were to leave.
Despite re-signing James Trafford and expecting him to challenge for the No. 1 spot, City remains a strong contender for Donnarumma's signature, given their resources and the goalkeeper's preference for a move to the Premier League.
Manchester United appears to have made early contact and is doing groundwork, which could give them an advantage. However, the situation is fluid, with no final agreement confirmed yet.
Meanwhile, PSG has decided not to include Donnarumma in their Super Cup squad, fuelling speculation about his future at the club. Sources close to the player suggest that the situation is unfair to Donnarumma, who may leave PSG this summer or in 2026 when his contract expires.
Elsewhere, Manchester City has confirmed Jack Grealish's loan deal to Everton, while Paris Saint-Germain will not include Donnarumma in their squad for the UEFA Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur on August 13th.
In a separate development, Manchester United has signed Benjamin Šeško from Leipzig, adding to their squad depth as the transfer window continues.
As the transfer deadline approaches, the race for Donnarumma's signature promises to be one of the most intriguing subplots in the Premier League this season. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
[1] Source: The Guardian [2] Source: Sky Sports [3] Source: BBC Sports
Bookmakers across Europe are placing bets on Gianluigi Donnarumma's next destination, with a significant portion of those wagers suggesting a move to the Premier League. Despite Paris Saint-Germain's participation in the UEFA Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur, the football community continues to discusss the possibility of the Premier League luring Donnarumma from the French club.
