Manchester United are preparing to make football transfer history with a staggering move for Paris Saint-Germain's Italian superstar Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to exclusive reports.
The Red Devils are considering a world-record bid for a goalkeeper that would eclipse the £72m Chelsea paid for Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2018. Donnarumma, who joined PSG on a free transfer from AC Milan in 2021, has established himself as one of the world's elite keepers.
Why United Want Donnarumma
Erik ten Hag's side are believed to be unconvinced by current number one Andre Onana, despite his £47m arrival from Inter Milan last summer. The Cameroonian has made several high-profile errors in his debut Premier League season.
Donnarumma, still only 25, offers:
- Proven Champions League pedigree
- World Cup-winning experience with Italy
- Physical dominance at 6'5"
- Prime years ahead of him
The Potential Roadblocks
PSG are unlikely to sell cheaply despite having Keylor Navas as backup. The French giants:
- Value Donnarumma at over £80m
- See him as crucial to their Champions League ambitions
- Would demand massive wages be covered
United's financial fair play situation could complicate any mega-deal, especially if they fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Fan Reaction Split
The potential move has divided the Old Trafford faithful:
"Spending another fortune on a keeper when we need a striker is madness," tweeted one supporter.
Another countered: "Donnarumma's a generational talent - we should break the bank if he's available."
With the summer window approaching, this shock transfer story looks set to run and run.
