In a significant late-window twist that could spark a bidding war, Manchester City have made a formal inquiry to Paris Saint-Germain about the availability of superstar goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, City’s move comes as a major surprise. The club was thought to have already addressed their goalkeeping situation by agreeing a record-breaking deal to re-sign their former academy player, James Trafford, from Burnley. This new inquiry suggests that the impending departure of Ederson to Galatasaray is accelerating, forcing City to re-evaluate their options for a more established, world-class number one.
The approach comes at a time when Donnarumma’s exit from PSG is considered inevitable. The Italian international’s relationship with the French club has reportedly completely broken down, and he is now actively seeking a new club, with the Premier League being his preferred destination.
This development is a huge blow to City’s crosstown rivals, Manchester United. The Red Devils were seen as the clear frontrunners to sign the 26-year-old, especially after reports confirmed that Donnarumma personally wants to join them.
With Chelsea having already ruled themselves out of the running, Manchester City’s re-entry into the race now sets the stage for a direct Manchester derby in the transfer market. Both clubs are in clear need of a new top goalkeeper and possess the financial power to complete what would be a blockbuster deal.
Just when it seemed Manchester United had a clear path to their top goalkeeping target, Manchester City have thrown a spanner in the works. A bidding war between the two Manchester giants could now erupt for the signature of Gianluigi Donnarumma in the final weeks of the transfer window.