The future of Italian international goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is once again in the spotlight, as both Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly monitoring his situation closely. The Paris Saint-Germain number one is entering the final year of his contract, and according to sources close to the French champions, a renewal is currently not on the cards.
Donnarumma, 25, joined PSG in 2021 on a free transfer from AC Milan after winning Euro 2020 with Italy, where he was named Player of the Tournament. Despite showing glimpses of brilliance in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, his time in Paris has not always been smooth. The Italian has faced competition for the starting role and has occasionally come under scrutiny for lapses in concentration during high-profile matches.
Now, with just 12 months remaining on his deal, the club appears to be preparing for life after Donnarumma. Reports in France suggest that PSG have made preliminary contact with Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, one of Ligue 1’s most promising young talents. At just 22 years old, Chevalier has impressed with his maturity and shot-stopping abilities, making him a logical target for the Parisian side if Donnarumma is to depart.
The interest from the Premier League is significant. Manchester United, still uncertain about the long-term future of André Onana after a mixed debut season, are believed to be weighing up their options between the posts. Donnarumma’s age, experience, and free-agent status next summer make him a potentially attractive acquisition.
Across the city, Manchester City are also said to be exploring the market. While Ederson remains Pep Guardiola’s trusted number one, his future has been subject to speculation amid interest from Saudi clubs. City could view Donnarumma as a strategic long-term option if the Brazilian were to depart.
For Donnarumma, a move to England would represent a new chapter in his already eventful career. With a World Cup, Euros, and Champions League experience under his belt, he remains one of the top goalkeeping talents in world football.
As negotiations stall in Paris, the coming weeks could be pivotal in determining whether Donnarumma commits to a new project abroad or fights to reclaim his status as PSG’s undisputed number one.
