Fabrizio Romano addresses Gianluigi Donnarumma to Man United transfer speculation amid fierce rival interest
Man Utd need to rebuild from back to front with Fabrizio Romano providing an update on a summer transfer target.
Manchester United expected to be busier than they have been in the transfer market but have learned the hard way how much of a problem selling unwanted players can be.
Ruben Amorim inherited a disjointed squad which became even more splintered when several individuals refused to buy into his philosophy. So far, only Marcus Rashford joining Barcelona on loan has been a departure that will help to speed up recruitment. From back to front United need to strengthen.
Fabrizio Romano gives Man Utd transfer update for Gianluigi Donnarumma
It looked like Andre Onana would leave for Saudi Arabia and the riches that follows such a move, however, the Red Devils’ number one insists that Old Trafford is where he wants to be. This hasn’t stopped Amorim from being linked with a host of goalkeepers with Fabrizio Romano providing an update on one of them.
The future of United-linked Gianluigi Donnarumma at Paris Saint Germain looks uncertain with the Champions League winners targeting Lucas Chevalier. The Lille stopper won’t be signing for the dominant French outfit to sit on the bench. There have already been reports of Galatasaray offering terms to the Italy No.1, however, the 26-year old will probably prefer to stay in one of Europe’s top leagues.
Romano, writing in his weekly newsletter for GiveMeSport has responded to the potential interest from United by suggesting that a move might not be happening any time soon: "I'm not aware of movements at this stage. Man United want a new goalkeeper but the numbers have to be right."
Why PSG have doubts about new Donnarumma deal
Meanwhile, Christophe Lollichon, the former Chelsea goalkeeper coach, has been speaking to Eurosport about Donnarumma’s future and explains why he thinks PSG might have doubts about extending his current deal: “Donnarumma is a bit of a special case, though. That's what's a bit difficult about him: you have to wonder. Will he maintain his level? Can he still improve to be even more effective and in line with Luis Enrique's style of play in the coming years? Honestly, I have no idea. I think there was such a dynamic at PSG that he embraced it and was able to grasp things.
“He's a guy who, moreover, must be very likeable and very important in the locker room, we must also take him into consideration, not just his performances on the pitch. I think he's a stabilising element in the locker room that Chevalier won't be when he arrives. Nevertheless, we must bet on the future, even if you could tell me that Donnarumma isn't very old anyway.”
He might not be the best goalkeeper with the ball at his feet, however, as shown by his Champions League heroics, he can win games of football on his own with his ability to keep the ball out. A quality that seems to be getting further down the list of priorities when sporting directors are scouting new keepers.