Paris Saint-Germain will reportedly push to sell 26-year-old Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma in the summer transfer window amid his links with Manchester United.

According to an update by Duncan Castles on The Transfers Podcast via Football Transfers, Paris Saint-Germain will push Gianluigi Donnarumma out of Parc des Princes in the summer transfer window. The former AC Milan goalkeeper is the subject of interest from Manchester United, and the 2024/25 Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League winners expect Chelsea to launch a move for him.

Talks over a new contract between PSG and Donnarumma have not progressed, compelling Les Parisiens to push for a summer departure. The update has boosted Manchester United’s prospects, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea will launch an offensive for his signature in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, PSG can afford to part ways with Donnarumma, as they are close to signing Lucas Chevalier from LOSC Lille.

Gianluigi Donnarumma and his Parisian adventure

Gianluigi Donnarumma has been one of the most highly-rated goalkeepers in the world in the past decade. The 26-year-old rose in prominence during his spell with his boyhood club AC Milan and enjoyed a productive stint with the Rossoneri before departing as a free agent in July 2021, joining PSG in a Bosman move.

The Italian international has turned out over 150 times thus far for PSG while keeping 52 clean sheets and conceding 152 goals. However, Donnarumma’s long-term future at Parc des Prince is uncertain, as talks with PSG over a new contract have not progressed. With the former AC Milan goalkeeper in the final 12 months of his deal, the situation has alerted several high-profile clubs, including Manchester United.

Premier League move on the horizon?

Manchester United’s interest in Gianluigi Donnarumma is understandable. The Red Devils are keen on signing a top-notch goalkeeper this summer amid Andre Onana’s frustrating, error-prone displays since arriving from Inter Milan two years ago. So, Donnarumma has emerged as a viable target for Manchester United. Their prospects have improved, with PSG ready to cash in on him in the summer transfer window.

Meanwhile, the 2024/25 Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League winners expect Chelsea to launch an offensive to sign the former AC Milan goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. However, recent reports have suggested that the Blues have ruled out a summer move for Donnarumma, and PSG’s expectations may be futile.

Duncan Castles has also suggested that the French champions expect Manchester United to launch a bid to land the 26-year-old Italian international. However, the Citizens may not be in the market for a goalkeeper anymore after re-signing James Trafford from Burnley. So, Manchester United may be the only high-profile club chasing Donnarumma, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for him.