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Manchester City Move Closer to Donnarumma Transfer

Officials at Manchester City are preparing a medical for Gianluigi Donnarumma, with only hours left in the summer transfer window. It signals one of the most dramatic late moves of the market and underlines the club’s determination to resolve their goalkeeping future.

Ederson Uncertainty Opens Door

For several weeks, Manchester City have been engaged in talks over their goalkeeping department, with Ederson’s long-term future dominating discussions. The Brazilian has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium, with Galatasaray and Fenerbahce both credited with interest. Reports in Turkey suggest Fenerbahce are currently most advanced in their pursuit.

The prospect of losing Pep Guardiola’s trusted number one has forced City into swift action. Among the options considered, Gianluigi Donnarumma has emerged as the prime candidate, offering pedigree at the highest level of European football.

Transfer Talks with PSG

Discussions with Paris Saint-Germain have not been straightforward. PSG are ready to part with Donnarumma, particularly after securing Lucas Chevalier as his replacement, but talks have focused on transfer fees and wage structures.

Manchester City have been clear that they will not break their internal salary hierarchy, leaving PSG potentially needing to subsidise part of Donnarumma’s contract to facilitate a deal. That has been a sticking point in negotiations.

Yet, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, “officials at Manchester City are already preparing to schedule a medical for Gianluigi Donnarumma on Monday to complete the signing of the Italy international goalkeeper.”

What Donnarumma Would Bring

Should the transfer be completed, it would be a major coup for City. A Euro 2020 winner with Italy and a Champions League winner with PSG, the 26-year-old boasts significant experience despite his age. His arrival would provide Manchester City with a seamless transition should Ederson depart, maintaining the club’s standards at the top level of European football.

Supporters at the Etihad will also see it as a statement signing, emphasising City’s ability to adapt quickly in the market and secure world-class replacements when needed. Donnarumma’s potential move would be among the standout stories of this summer’s transfer business.

Eyes on Deadline Day

Attention will remain fixed on Ederson’s situation. With his contract running until 2026, both the player and club may view this as the right moment for a new challenge. If Donnarumma’s deal is confirmed before the deadline, it could represent the closing of one era and the beginning of another at Manchester City.

Fans will be watching closely, knowing that the final hours of deadline day could reshape the future of the champions between the posts.