Manchester United are weighing up an ambitious loan move for PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, amidst interest from Chelsea.
Despite their financial troubles, Manchester United have already spent a fortune bolstering their attack ahead of the next season. With the transfer deadline fast approaching, the Reds Devils are now looking to add more quality in other areas of the pitch, and one of their latest targets is Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The Red Devils are eyeing a new midfielder as well as a goalkeeper, and the market has given them a great opportunity to sign Donnarumma. According to a report from Give Me Sport, the struggling Premier League giants are considering making an offer to sign the PSG outcast on a loan deal.
Donnarumma, who has been PSG’s undisputed starter since joining them from AC Milan on a free transfer back in 2021, is no longer a part of Luis Enrique’s plans moving ahead. The Spanish manager has dropped him from the squad, and the 26-year-old has already shared an emotional note to the fans about a potential departure in the coming weeks.
The Italian international played a massive part in PSG’s dominance last season, as they ended up winning the treble. However, he has lost the starting spot to summer signing Lucas Chevalier, and a departure seems to be in the best interest of both parties.
With Gianluigi Donnarumma entering the final year of his £300,000-a-week contract, this is certainly the right time to cash in on him. Manchester United are looking to make the most out of the situation by offering to take the 26-year-old to Old Trafford on loan.
Manchester United are making moves to sign Donnarumma
Manchester United do not want to have two expensive goalkeepers in their squad. As a result, they are not looking to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma on a permanent basis before offloading Andre Onana. Having failed to find a buyer for the Cameroonian international, they prefer bringing in the PSG star on a temporary deal.
After signing the Italian shot-stopper, they could either send Onana out on loan or keep him in the squad to ensure there is enough competition in goal. However, PSG are not open to a loan move, meaning Manchester United will have to convince them to change their stance.
Meanwhile, Manchester United could face competition from Chelsea, who have also been linked with the AC Milan graduate as they look for more stability between the sticks. While the Blues have yet to take any concrete steps to sign him, United’s hopes of landing Donnarumma could be dashed if the London club or any other top side tables a permanent offer.