Manchester United’s summer transfer rumor mill has a new headline name — Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper could reportedly be on the move after the French champions reportedly agreed a deal to sign Lille’s Lucas Chevalier for a reported €40 million.
Donnarumma, who helped PSG win the Champions League, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France last season, has two years left on his contract.
Talks over an extension have stalled, and with Chevalier arriving, the Italy captain’s future in Paris is now under question.
According to reports, United have formally shown interest, though any deal is said to be “very difficult” at this stage.
The 25-year-old is reportedly open to a move to Old Trafford, attracted by the club’s global stature, even without Champions League football next season. But there’s one catch — United may have to sell before they buy.
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Why Man Utd needs to sign a new goalkeeper?
Andre Onana’s first couple of years in Manchester were far from smooth. The Cameroon international made several high-profile mistakes last season, drawing criticism from fans and pundits.
Even Onana himself has admitted uncertainty about his future, saying: “Will I leave? I don’t know, we’ll see!”
Manager Ruben Amorim has publicly backed his goalkeeper, stressing improvements in training, nutrition, and team organization.
But with Tom Heaton and Altay Bayindir as the other senior options, United’s depth between the posts still looks thin.
If the club wants to compete for trophies, having a world-class shot-stopper like Donnarumma could be a game-changer — or in football terms, a real “clean sheet cheat code.”
The big hurdle is wages. Donnarumma reportedly earns around £220,000 a week — PSG-level pay that could strain United’s budget, especially if Onana stays.
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has suggested this could be more “agent talk” than a realistic transfer.
For now, it’s a waiting game. If United move Onana on, the door for Donnarumma might open. If not, this could just be another summer story that fades before deadline day.