Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manchester City
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Football Italia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà warns the Gianluigi Donnarumma situation ‘will go down to the wire’ with Manchester City, as Bayern Munich and Italian teams would be favourites
Manchester City remain active in the transfer market as we head into the final 12 days of the transfer window. The Blues have strengthened significantly this summer, striking early deals for Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Tijjani Reijnders before adding James Trafford later in the window.
Important developments for Gianluigi Donnarumma, as PSG and Manchester City have started direct talks, with a possible agreement for half the original €45-50m asking price. There has been significant progress in this situation, as over the last 48 hours Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City have begun to speak directly about a transfer fee.
United have been courting several goalkeepers as potential successors. The strongest speculation surrounds Gianluigi Donnarumma, whilst renewed links to Aston Villa's Emi Martinez have also surfaced. Belgian prospect Senne Lammens remains on both United and Inter's radar.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, via @DAZNFootball, Donnarumma’s representatives have already held talks with the Premier League champions. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue, and the PSG goalkeeper is eager to wear the City shirt and play under Guardiola.
Football Insider has been told Gianluigi Donnarumma wants '£400,000 a week to join Man City' from PSG this summer.
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