Manchester United are reportedly preparing a major bid for Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, as uncertainty continues to cloud his future at Paris Saint-Germain.
With negotiations over a contract renewal currently at a standstill, insiders close to the situation suggest that United are carefully monitoring developments and may soon act to take advantage of the stalemate.
Though Donnarumma is still under contract with PSG until 2026, growing tensions between the club and the player’s representatives have created the possibility of a high-profile summer transfer.
At just 25 years old, Donnarumma has already enjoyed a glittering career — rising through the ranks at AC Milan, starring for Italy in their Euro 2020 triumph, and playing a key role in PSG’s recent Champions League success.
Despite his contributions, frustrations are said to be mounting behind the scenes in Paris.
Reports suggest that the player’s camp is demanding not only a significant salary increase but also clarity on his role under new head coach Thiago Motta, which has added further complexity to the negotiations.
With talks now deadlocked and no breakthrough on the horizon, PSG are faced with a tough decision: either meet Donnarumma’s demands or consider offloading him before his value drops.
Sources claim the French giants are open to offers in the region of €60–70 million, with the fee potentially rising through performance-related bonuses.
While the club insists publicly that Donnarumma remains a central part of their future, the emergence of potential replacements such as Mike Maignan from AC Milan and Diogo Costa from FC Porto suggests that PSG may be preparing for life without him.
At Old Trafford, United manager Erik ten Hag has remained tight-lipped about the goalkeeping situation. André Onana, who joined from Inter Milan last summer, had a rocky start but has since improved.
However, some within the club feel that Donnarumma’s presence could bring a higher level of composure and leadership to the position.
His proven ability in high-stakes matches and his calm demeanor under pressure are qualities United have sometimes lacked in recent seasons.
Donnarumma is believed to be open to a move to the Premier League, and he’s said to be impressed by United’s vision under the new leadership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS.
The club is now pursuing a more data-driven and ambitious recruitment strategy, and landing Donnarumma would be a statement of serious intent.
Although a deal has yet to be finalized, Manchester United’s interest is real, and negotiations could pick up speed in the coming weeks.
If completed, the move could become one of the most expensive goalkeeper transfers in football history, while also bolstering United’s global appeal — especially in Southern Europe, where Donnarumma remains a massive star.
As the summer transfer window nears, the football world will be watching closely.
With one of the game’s top goalkeepers potentially on the move and both clubs navigating delicate internal dynamics, this story is shaping up to be one of the major headlines of the off-season.
