Donnarumma edge of PSG exit

Fabrizio Romano links Gianluigi Donnarumma's PSG exit to a potential move to Manchester United amid a cut price price tag.

Donnarumma set to leave PSG as United pursue goalkeeper

Gianluigi Donnarumma was left out of Paris Saint-Germain's squad for the UEFA Super Cup, which has intensified talk that the goalkeeper will depart. The Italy international joined PSG on a free transfer in 2021 and has since made 161 appearances, playing a key role in PSG’s Champions League run. Reports say he rejected PSG’s revised wage offer that relies on performance incentives, fueling exit rumors and keeping his future in doubt.

Romano has stated that Donnarumma will leave PSG for sure, with the Premier League listed as the most likely destination. PSG recently signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille for around £47m, adding depth at the position and complicating Donnarumma’s path. PSG are said to be open to offers, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Inter Milan among clubs that have shown interest. Valuation remains contested, with Transfermarkt listing Donnarumma at about €40m while The Sun reports PSG would consider offers around £26m.

The case highlights how transfer chatter can steer market expectations. A trusted insider like Romano can shift perceived value and urgency, even when negotiations are not official. For clubs, the real test is not just the headline price but the total cost of a move, including wages and long-term squad balance.

For Manchester United, the Donnarumma pursuit illustrates a broader pattern: big-name targets attract scrutiny when a club has already spent heavily. Ratcliffe's investment posture adds pressure to balance ambition with financial discipline. A move for a keeper who is still young could reshape morale and media narratives, but it also risks crowded wage bills if not matched with broader squad strategy.

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Markets will watch how this move unfolds and what it says about long-term planning in big clubs.