- United have entered negotiations to sign PSG’s Donnarumma
- Aims at taking advantage of uncertainty around the keeper’s future
- Onana sweats on fitness as new season draws near
Manchester United have commenced negotiations to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from European Champions, Paris Saint-Germain in a bid to capitalize on the shot-stopper’s uncertain future.
Eko hot blog gathered that according to multiple reports from GOAL and The Telegraph, United have opened talks with PSG over the possibility of signing their first choice goalkeeper, as he winds down the clock on his contract, set to expire by June 2026.
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European Champions, Paris Saint-Germain are eager to cash in on the Italy international to avoid a repeat of Kylian Mbappe’s free transfer to Real Madrid last summer as United face close competition to get Donnarumma to Old Trafford.
United’s current first choice goalkeeper, Andre Onana is currently out of action due to a hamstring injury and faces an uphill task to be fit for the Premier League season opener against Arsenal on August 17.
Moreso, Al-Ittihad and Galatasaray are reportedly in the race to sign Donnarumma as both clubs tabled a salary of €20 million (£17m/$23m), which equates to a weekly wage of over £330,000.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea and Manchester City have asked about the availability of the goalkeeper but City have secured the signature of James Trafford from Burnley.
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