Donnarumma linked to United ahead of Super Cup

Gianluigi Donnarumma's future at PSG is under scrutiny amid links to Manchester United as contract talks stall.

Donnarumma stance shifts with United speculation

Gianluigi Donnarumma was left out of Paris Saint-Germain's travelling squad for the UEFA Super Cup in Italy on Wednesday, fuelling questions about his role at the club. With his contract due to expire at the end of next season, a move could come with a reduced transfer price if PSG is willing to sell. No new deal has been agreed, and Fabrizio Romano reports the keeper is set to clarify his position as he weighs his options.

Manchester United have been linked with Donnarumma as they seek a new first-choice goalkeeper. There is no fixed budget for the position at United, adding a layer of caution to any potential bid. PSG have already brought in Lucas Chevalier as a replacement, while United remain hopeful that Andre Onana will be a long-term answer despite injury absences on the US tour. Chelsea have been mentioned in rumours, but sources say there has been no contact between the clubs.

This summer's chatter shows how the goalkeeper market can move quickly on contract dynamics and strategic need. A star player entering the final year of his deal can become a bargain for a buying club, but price and wages still hinge on fit with the team’s plans and the player’s ambitions. United face a balance: upgrade the position without inflaming budget concerns or pushing the club into a long-term wage commitment.

PSG's decision to omit Donnarumma from a key squad could reflect squad planning under new management or a broader reshuffle after moving for Chevalier. For United, the real question is whether a move would strengthen the team enough to justify risk, given the market’s volatility and the pressure to deliver results to supporters and investors alike.

Highlights

The coming days will reveal if market realities trump football romance in this GK chase.