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Manchester United have inquired about a potential transfer Paris Saint-Germain As they persistently search for a new goalkeeper, it has been reported that Gianluigi Donnarumma remains the key player.
The Red Devils are looking for a new No. 1 this summer due to the ongoing uncertainty about their current goalkeeper’s future. Andre Onana .
Two years back, Onana signed with the club for £47.1 million, however, his tenure at Old Trafford hasn’t been consistent. Several reports indicate that the team might be seeking alternatives to replace him during the upcoming summer transfer window.
One goalkeeper who has frequently been connected to a transfer to United is Aston Villa 's Emiliano Martinez , seemingly waved farewell to the supporters at Villa Park towards the conclusion of the season before potentially departing.
Although no advancements have been seen regarding that particular agreement, several developments appear to have taken place in different areas. One account indicates that Donnarumma is part of Manchester United’s list of top choices.
According to ESPN , representatives from United would be eager to sign the Italian player for their team, but they encounter a significant obstacle.
The obstacle is that, as per the report, Donnarumma, who was one of the key figures in PSG’s successful Champions League campaign this season, is not interested in making the switch.
Considered among the top goalkeepers globally at age 26, he made several remarkable stops, even against teams like Arsenal, which contributed significantly to his team winning the Champions League for the very first time.
Fans from England will also recall him for his remarkable performance during Euro 2020, where he managed to stop three penalty kicks as England fell short against Italy in the tournament’s finale at Wembley Stadium.
According to the report, both Manchester United and Inter Milan—the teams defeated by Paris Saint-Germain in the finale of Europe’s top club tournament—have shown interest in signing Donnarumma. They have reached out to his representative, Enzo Raiola, regarding a potential transfer.
His present contract expires by the conclusion of the upcoming season, which implies he might be obtainable for less money if both PSG and the player fail to reach a consensus on a renewed contract.
However, Donnarumma has expressed his desire to remain with the club once his current contract expires, stating to Sky Italia during an international assignment, "Staying at PSG is my top priority. I do not anticipate any issues with the discussions."
PSG’s sports director, Luis Campos, is similarly believed to want Donnarumma to remain with the team. However, he is apparently considering Lucas Chevalier from France as an alternative, who ranks second nationally.
Five years back, Donnarumma moved from AC Milan to PSG without a transfer fee, and he has since played 154 times across various competitions for the French powerhouse.
Meanwhile, United allegedly reached out to Aston Villa regarding the signing of Martinez during the January transfer window.
Together, having suffered through a dismal season – ending up in 15th place and failing to qualify for European football for only the second time in 35 years – United aimed to strengthen their team as they prepared for a challenging remainder of the term.
Despite their stance, they might reconsider their position regarding Onana when the summer transfer window opens.
Five years back, Martinez transferred from Arsenal to Aston Villa where he has excelled, managing to reach the Champions League quarter-finals this season.
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