Gianluigi Donnarumma has reportedly been discussing a Premier League move amid speculation over his future at Paris Saint-Germain. With just one year left on his contract and no sign of a renewed deal, despite the club’s hopefulness, there is uncertainty surrounding his commitment heading into next season.
PSG have put forward their ultimate take-it-or-leave-it proposal which would see the Italian stopper take a pay cut. Manchester City and Manchester United are among the clubs rumoured to be interested in Donnarumma’s precarious situation. According to L’Equipe, the former AC Milan goalkeeper has been vocal about the possibility of joining an English team during chats with his Italian team-mates.
It comes in light of his failure to commit to PSG following their recent Champions League triumph. He remarked: “New deal or leaving? We will see what happens… I don’t know. It’s time to enjoy this magic season now. I will go on holiday and then we will see.”
The race for Donnarumma’s signature could heat up with both Manchester sides potentially facing stiff competition from suitors including Real Madrid. Napoli have also been linked, but his agent Enzo Raiola has denied any discussions with the Serie A champions.
Raiola dismissed the speculation, telling Radio CRC: “It’s pure fantasy. I’ve an excellent relationship with Director Giovanni Manna at [Napoli], but we’ve never discussed Gigio.
“It’s an obvious question; many would like him, but only a few can afford him. He feels good in Paris, we’re at the European champion club, so we have no complaints. We are working on a renewal [with PSG].
“I have never ruled out interest from the top Italian clubs, but there has never been a negotiation. Let’s see. He is still young. I have to squeeze him for at least another 10 years.
“At the moment, however, it is very difficult to see Donnarumma in the Italian championship. I’m not just talking about numbers but also about the sporting project.
“In Italy, beyond Inter who reached the Champions League final, there are Milan and Juve who are struggling, they are in the process of reorganising. These factors are fundamental.
“A return to Milan? Why not? We took [Paul] Pogba from Manchester United to Juventus and then back to Juventus. There are no impossible things.
“Milan, even if it is not at its best, is always a very respectable club which Gigio will always thank. They pampered and raised him, so Gigio will always have an important affection and gratitude towards the Rossoneri.”
This story originally appeared on The Mirror.
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