Latest Developments: Donnarumma, Isak, Eze, Garnacho, Bissouma, and Other Player Transfers
Manchester United in Active Negotiations for Gianluigi Donnarumma
Manchester United have opened formal talks with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) regarding the transfer of Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to recent reports. The Red Devils are reportedly keen on securing the services of the highly-rated shot-stopper during the summer transfer window.
PSG, facing the risk of losing Donnarumma for free next summer as his contract runs out at the end of the 2025-26 season without renewal, are reportedly open to a sale. The French club's asking price for Donnarumma is estimated to be around €40 million to €60 million, according to various sources.
Donnarumma's agent and notable experts describe him as one of the best goalkeepers globally, adding to the appeal for Manchester United. However, the competition from other Premier League clubs appears present but somewhat indirect. Newcastle United's Nick Pope is also on Manchester United's goalkeeper shortlist, considered more of a short-term option by some sources. Other major European clubs are interested in Donnarumma as well, but direct Premier League competitors for Donnarumma have not been explicitly reported recently.
If Donnarumma were to join Manchester United, he may replace or provide strong competition to André Onana, the current first-choice goalkeeper who has struggled in recent times. PSG are also reportedly close to signing Lille's Lucas Chevalier as a new goalkeeper, which may influence Donnarumma's willingness to stay or push for a transfer.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have secured the services of Alexander Isak, ending speculation around his Newcastle United future. Other transfers of note include Granit Xhaka's return to the Premier League, Chelsea's pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho, and Manchester United's interest in Yann Bisseck of Inter Milan. Crystal Palace are reportedly preparing a £27.6 million bid for Bisseck, while Rob Holding is set to leave Crystal Palace on a free transfer to join Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.
In other news, Sunderland have struck a transfer deal with NEC Nijmegen to sign Dutch shot-stopper Robin Roefs, and Newcastle United have identified Rodrigo Muniz of Fulham as a primary target to reinforce their attacking options. AS Roma are considering a move for Fabio Silva of Wolves and Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City, while Tyler Morton has agreed on personal terms with French side Lyon, but Liverpool's asking price of £8 million may pose a hurdle in finalizing the deal. Finally, L'Équipe reports that Diogo Jota's death made Luis Diaz's Liverpool exit imperfect.
- The Premier League is rumored to have competition for Gianluigi Donnarumma, with Manchester United interested in securing his services.
- Donnarumma's potential move to Manchester United could disrupt the European-leagues landscape, considering his current contract with PSG ends in the 2025-26 season.
- While Manchester United have both Donnarumma and Newcastle United's Nick Pope on their goalkeeper shortlist, Donnarumma is considered a long-term option compared to Pope.
- The Nigerian football community (Naija) might follow with interest the developments regarding Donnarumma's transfer, as it involves one of the premier football leagues (Premier League) and a promising goalkeeper known worldwide.
