Man City Unwilling to Meet €50M Demand From PSG for Man Utd-Linked Player

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future at PSG is uncertain following the arrival of Lucas Chevalier. The 26-year-old goalkeeper is reportedly looking for a long-term move, with Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea all monitoring the situation closely.

According to a previous report from L’Équipe, Donnarumma has already reached an agreement with Manchester City and even held direct talks with Pep Guardiola. Adding intrigue, Fabrizio Romano noted that Galatasaray are interested in Ederson, a move that could clear the way for Donnarumma’s switch to the Etihad.

Chelsea and Manchester United, RMC Sport recently reported, have also made initial approaches, though discussions remain in the early stages. Manchester City, however, are widely seen as the frontrunner as the summer transfer window enters its final weeks.

Could PSG asking price be too much for Manchester City?

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Journalist Alfredo Pedullà reported that Donnarumma’s €50 million price tag is reportedly higher than Manchester City’s willing to pay, but formal talks with PSG over the goalkeeper are ongoing.

In his latest column for CaughtOffside, Pedullà revealed the latest regarding Manchester City’s interest in Gianluigi Donnarumma. Moreover, Pedullà notes that manager Pep Guardiola has his heart set on the Italian, whether he gets him this summer or as a free agent next year.

“Guardiola wants Donnarumma even if it means waiting to get him on a free transfer, moving before the competitors,” Pedullà wrote. “In these last two weeks of the summer transfer window, the goal is to find a solution that benefits both sides, including PSG, who would save on his huge wages, knowing that in just a few months, they’d earn nothing from a free transfer.”