Chelsea handed main switch enhance as PSG 'trying to promote' Gianluigi Donnarumma
Chelsea are nonetheless available in the market for a goalkeeper after failing to signal Mike Maignan and Gianluigi Donnarumma has change into obtainable amid his unsure future at Paris Saint-Germain
Chelsea have been handed the possibility to signal Gianluigi Donnarumma after he did not agree a brand new contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Donnarumma, 26, has entered the ultimate 12 months of his present deal and PSG need to keep away from dropping him for nothing subsequent summer season – as they did with Kylian Mbappe in 2024.
The Italian goalkeeper is recent off serving to Luis Enrique's males attain the Membership World Cup remaining. Donnarumma's performances within the knockout section of the Champions League have been additionally essential in serving to PSG elevate first ever European Cup.
However in a surprising improvement, L'Equipe report that Parc des Princes chiefs at the moment are trying to promote him this summer season. It comes after the 26-year-old refused to signal a brand new contract.
PSG are cautious of historical past repeating itself after the Mbappe debacle, so that they'll hearken to gives. That's opened the door for Chelsea, who’re mentioned to be focused on Donnarumma.
The Blues got here near signing AC Milan's Mike Maignan in June. Enzo Maresca's facet have been in talks previous to the Membership World Cup however walked away from negotiations after being delay by Milan's £25m asking value.
READ MORE: Xavi Simons' reps speed up Chelsea switch as Blues goal four-player clearoutREAD MORE: Raheem Sterling given new Chelsea escape route from native rival and 'European giants'
Donnarumma may due to this fact be the reply to Chelsea's long-running drawback in objective. Robert Sanchez hasn't satisfied followers, though he did earn plaudits for his shows on the Membership World Cup.
Article continues under
PSG are reportedly already taking a look at replacements for Donnarumma, with Lille's Lucas Chevalier and Porto shot-stopper Diogo Costa on their shortlist. It's claimed that Turkish giants Galatasaray have already made a bid for Donnarumma, who's additionally been the topic of curiosity from Manchester United.
Napoli have been additionally linked with Donnarumma however his agent, Enzo Raiola – cousin of the late tremendous agent, Mino – dismissed the hypothesis, insisting that his focus was on contract talks with PSG. "It's pure fantasy. I've a superb relationship with Director Giovanni Manna at [Napoli], however we've by no means mentioned Gigio," Raiola instructed Radio CRC through Calciomercato.
How a lot is Gianluigi Donnarumma value? Have your say within the feedback part.
"It's an apparent query; many would love him, however only some can afford him. He feels good in Paris, we're on the European champion membership, so we now have no complaints. We’re engaged on a renewal [with PSG]."
The state of affairs seems to have modified, although, and the Italy worldwide could possibly be on his means out of Paris. Donnaruma is perceive to earn roughly £200,000 per week at PSG.
Article continues under
Be a part of our new WhatsApp group and obtain your every day dose of Mirror Soccer content material. We additionally deal with our group members to particular gives, promotions, and adverts from us and our companions. Should you don't like our group, you’ll be able to take a look at any time you want. Should you're curious, you’ll be able to learn our Privateness Discover.