Manchester City Eyes Gianluigi Donnarumma
Manchester City is reportedly keeping an eye on Gianluigi Donnarumma as a possible successor to Ederson, according to information obtained by ESPN. Despite this interest, the club prefers to retain Ederson, who has been a key figure at the Etihad Stadium. The 31-year-old goalkeeper’s future remains uncertain, especially after he expressed a desire to stay with City in June, stating that his focus is fully on the club.
Donnarumma’s Situation at PSG
Donnarumma’s position at Paris Saint-Germain seems precarious following his omission from the squad for the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham, signaling a possible end to his tenure in Paris. PSG coach Luis Enrique has indicated a shift in strategy by opting for a different style of goalkeeper, in favor of 23-year-old Lucas Chevalier, prompting speculation around Donnarumma’s potential departure.
Transfer Considerations
Although Donnarumma has emerged as a candidate for Manchester City, a transfer hinges on whether Ederson expresses an intention to leave and whether an interested party presents a suitable offer matching his market value. As of now, sources have confirmed that no clubs have initiated contact about Ederson’s availability.
City has already strengthened its goalkeeping options this summer by signing James Trafford from Burnley for £27 million and acquiring Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea for a minimal fee. With Ederson’s contract winding down to one year, manager Pep Guardiola is eager to maintain his services, but any request from Ederson to leave could push City to explore the market for replacements.
Manchester United’s Interest
Adding to the intrigue, Manchester United is also rumored to be interested in Donnarumma, though insiders have reported that their current priorities don’t include recruiting a new goalkeeper. United has recently faced challenges, including a rejected loan bid for Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa. Instead, they are focusing on offloading several players while contemplating reinvestments to strengthen their midfield, having already spent over £200 million this transfer window on alternatives like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
