August 27, (THEWILL) — Gianluigi Donnarumma’s potential move from Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City hangs in the balance with just days remaining before the transfer window closes.
The Italian goalkeeper has fallen out of favour under manager Luis Enrique following PSG’s summer acquisition of Lucas Chevalier, effectively signalling the end of his four-year spell in the French capital.
Sources close to the negotiations indicate that City remains the frontrunner for his signature despite ongoing complications.
PSG have set their asking price at €40 million for the 26-year-old, though Etihad officials consider this excessive given Donnarumma’s contract expires in 12 months.
Negotiations between the clubs continue, with transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano suggesting a compromise figure between €30-35 million could facilitate an agreement.
The Italian international’s wages, reportedly amongst the highest for goalkeepers globally, present an additional consideration in any potential deal structure.
The transfer’s completion depends entirely on Ederson’s departure from the Etihad Stadium.
Turkish champions Galatasaray have maintained interest in the Brazilian throughout the summer, though no formal offer has materialised.
City manager Pep Guardiola currently faces the prospect of entering the new campaign with James Trafford, recalled from Burnley, between the posts should negotiations stall on both fronts.
Donnarumma’s PSG career encompassed 161 appearances and 56 clean sheets, culminating in the club’s maiden UEFA Champions League triumph earlier this year.
His arrival on a free transfer in 2021 represented a major coup for the Parisians, who successfully lured him away from AC Milan despite fierce competition from Europe’s elite clubs.
The goalkeeper’s technical ability and distribution have drawn consistent praise throughout his tenure in France.
Manchester United and Galatasaray, previously linked with moves for Donnarumma, have withdrawn from contention, leaving City with a clear path to complete the signing.
The complexity of the deal, involving multiple moving parts and significant financial considerations, means any resolution will likely occur in the transfer window’s final hours.
Both clubs recognise the mutual benefits of reaching an agreement before the deadline expires.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
