This year, Paris Saint-Germain proved themselves to be the best team in Europe with a dominant UEFA Champions League title run, even though they failed to follow it up at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Now, one of the team’s key players could be on the way out to Manchester United.
According to L’Equipe, Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future at PSG is far from certain for the upcoming season. This is largely due to the fact that the French side is on the verge of signing another top-tier goalkeeper, which could soon put the Italian star’s starting role in jeopardy.
The player PSG have chosen to reinforce their goal this summer is Lucas Chevalier, the 23-year-old keeper who has made the starting spot his own at Lille over the past three seasons despite his young age. With 127 Ligue 1 appearances already, he has impressed with his strong performances, earning his first call-up from Didier Deschamps for the French national team last November.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that negotiations for Chevalier are well advanced. “€40m (around $46.1 million) deal being sorted directly between presidents Al Khelaifi and Letang as Lille ask for more add-ons, but very close. Chevalier accepted a five year deal last week,” wrote Romano this Tuesday on his X account.
Donnarumma’s future may lie in England
The uncertainty surrounding what Lucas Chevalier’s arrival could mean for Gianluigi Donnarumma’s status has sparked speculation about a possible departure for the Italian goalkeeper before the start of the 2025–26 season.
The newspaper L’Equipe claims this possibility has been on Gianluigi’s mind for a while. “Even before the end of the European season, the goalkeeper had already privately discussed the idea of leaving, despite differing public statements,” the report says. It then immediately points to two potential destinations for him. “Manchester United and Manchester City, already present at the beginning of June, are still in the race to sign Donnarumma.”
Manchester United reportedly in the market for a goalkeeper
Just two years ago, Manchester United signed Andre Onana from Inter Milan for nearly $60 million, hoping he would be their long-term answer between the posts. However, the Cameroonian has delivered inconsistent performances that have raised doubts and fueled speculation about the potential arrival of another star goalkeeper.
In addition to Donnarumma, as reported by L’Equipe, other names have been mentioned. Nick Pope was linked by TalkSport, especially considering his contract expires next year and Newcastle have reportedly agreed to sign Aaron Ramsdale. Another option was Emiliano Martinez, but Aston Villa turned down the possibility.