Manchester United no longer has the pull it once had but a PSG star is nonetheless willing to leave the Champions League winners to join the Premier League strugglers.
United endured a miserable 2025-26 campaign under Erik ten Hag and his successor Ruben Amorim, finishing just 15th in the Premier League table, some 24 points outside the Champions League places.
The Red Devils fared better in Europe but losing to Tottenham in the Europa League final means Manchester United will not be involved in any European competition next season.
Paris Saint-Germain, in contrast, enjoyed a stunning 12 months, winning their first ever Champions League trophy and a domestic double under Luis Enrique.
One of the key members of Enrique’s squad, despite the abundance of attacking talent in Paris, was Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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The 26-year-old European Championship winner produced a string of superb saves in PSG’s Champions League knockout wins over Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal.
Given Donnarumma’s influence in the French capital, it is a surprise that he has entered the final 12 months of his contract with PSG and yet to put pen to paper on a new deal.
L’Equipe say contract talks began ‘several months ago’ but a positive outcome is still yet to be reached, with Donnarumma’s camp said to be disappointed by the terms offered in earlier offers.
The French outlet say a number of clubs are monitoring Donnarumma’s situation, with Manchester United and Manchester City showing interest in bringing the shot-stopper to the Premier League.
It is claimed Donnarumma is ‘tempted’ by switches to both clubs and has even discussed a move to the Premier League with some of his international teammates.
United’s interest in Donnarumma suggests Amorim is considering replacing current Old Trafford No. 1 Andre Onana, who endured an inconsistent season in Manchester.
Onana featured in a Champions League final shortly before his £47m move from Inter Milan but has largely struggled at Manchester United.
Man City, meanwhile, are looking for a long-term replacement for Ederson, who has spent almost a decade at the Etihad Stadium, lifting six league title.
The 31-year-old Brazilian has been one of the best goalkeepers in the worldsince joining Manchester City but appears to be on the decline approaching his 32nd birthday.
What Donnarumma has said about his PSG future
Asked about his future at PSG after lifting the Champions League trophy, Donnarumma said: ‘I don’t know yet what’s going to happen.
‘I haven’t decided anything. For the moment, I want to focus on the matches with the national team, and nothing else.
‘I will discuss the situation at the club in the coming days with the management and my staff. For now, it’s still too early.’
Donnarumma is not the only PSG player being linked with Manchester United. His teammate Goncalo Ramos has reportedly been offered to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Amorim is desperate to sign a new striker this summer and Portugal international Ramos would be a cheaper alternative to Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko.
Ramos, 23, scored 18 goals for PSG last season and has nine goals in 15 games for Portugal.
Manchester United considered a move for Ramos before his move to PSG in 2023 and Bruno Fernandes was at the time full of praise for his compatriot.
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