In line with French publication L’Equipe, Manchester United stay within the race alongside Manchester Metropolis to signal Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer season.
Man United have had a formidable switch window with three high quality signings. Matheus Cunha initially joined the membership and so they have since introduced the arrivals of Diego Leon and Bryan Mbeumo.
There may very well be extra acquisitions within the coming weeks, and L’Equipe declare that the Purple Devils may compete with Man Metropolis to signal Donnarumma, who has been reluctant to increase his contract at PSG.
PSG are presently closing in on the switch of Lucas Chevalier from Lille. The 23-year-old’s arrival may result in the departure of Donnarumma, who has entered the final 12 months of his present deal.
World-class
United had a irritating 2024/25 season within the Premier League as they completed fifteenth with simply 42 factors. They lacked the leading edge within the last third with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee scoring simply 7 targets between them.
The membership additionally had considerations within the goalkeeping division. Andre Onana made three errors resulting in targets within the English high flight. He was likewise chargeable for a few blunders through the Europa League marketing campaign.
Onana is presently on the sidelines recovering from a hamstring harm, however he’s anticipated to return in early August. United may very well be tempted to sanction his sale to usher in Donnarumma, who is without doubt one of the world’s finest shot-stoppers.
The Italian, hailed as ‘world-class‘ by The Athletic, appears to be like poised to depart Les Parisiens amid his contract standoff. He has a Transfermarkt worth of £34 million and can be an excellent buy for the Purple Devils at that value.
He could not possess the identical ball-playing means as Onana however excels in each different attribute. He has distinctive reflexes and might command his field with excessive claims. Onana has been criticised for his reluctance to gather balls from corners and set-pieces.
With Man Metropolis on the verge of re-signing Burnley’s James Trafford, they might not compete with United for Donnarumma. A deal may nonetheless rely on the Purple Devils discovering an appropriate purchaser and an inexpensive charge to half methods with Onana.
