Gianluigi Donnarumma in a PSG shirt alongside Pep Guardiola with his arms folded on the Etihad Stadium touchline
(Credit: Imago/Hasan Karim - Breaking Media)
James Murray
Wed 20 August 2025 7:00, UK
Manchester City are likely arguing PSG star Gianluigi Donnarumma should be available on a free transfer this summer.
Donnarumma was left out of PSG’s squad for the Uefa Super Cup final victory over Tottenham and their opening Ligue 1 fixture against Nantes over the past week.
Football Insider revealed on 12 August Man City were entering the race to sign Donnarumma after he’s also been linked with rivals Manchester United.
Pep Guardiola’s side are believed to be exploring a move for the 26-year-old as speculation continues around the future of Ederson, who is out of contract in June 2026 and has been linked with Galatasaray.
James Trafford started in goal for Man City in the victory over Wolves on Saturday (16 August) after rejoining the club for £27million from Burnley last month, with the deal potentially rising to £31million in add-ons.
Gianluigi Donnarumma in a PSG shirt
Gianluigi Donnarumma could be set to join Man City (Credit: Imago)
Donnarumma deal depends on Ederson to Galatasaray transfer
This article contains exclusive comment fromStefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.
Donnarumma has spent the past four years with PSG after joining on a free transfer from AC Milan in 2021.
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The Italy international, who is also out of contract in June 2026, kept 17 clean sheets in 47 appearances last season, helping Luis Enrique’s side claim the treble.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “I think if the fee is right, then I think City would probably be prepared to do it.
“And by the fee being right, I think it’s sub €25million (£21.6million).
“I think City would argue he should be basically a free transfer because of his wages, and because they don’t want him and because there are no other bidders.
“I think that’s what the dance is at the moment.
“But of course, the other bit there is what’s happening with Ederson, and when is that deal going to be done?
“It’s just not clear.”
Ederson waving at Man City
Ederson has been heavily linked with a Man City exit (Credit: Imago)
Lucas Paqueta’s likely destination revealed as Man City swoop
In terms of another potential incoming at the Etihad, Football Insider revealed on 11 August Man City are interested in Lucas Paqueta alongside Saudi Pro League and Brazilian sides.
It is believed clubs in the Middle East are currently ahead of Guardiola’s side in the race to sign the Brazil international and are now lining up offers.
The 27-year-old started in West Ham’s 3-0 defeat against Sunderland on Saturday.
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