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Gianluigi Donnarumma’s time at PSG looks like it could be ending following the club’s signing of Lucas Chevalier. The 26-year-old goalkeeper is reportedly seeking a long-term move, with Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea all showing interest.

An early report from L’Equipe claimed Donnarumma has agreed to terms with Manchester City and has already spoken with Pep Guardiola. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano noted that Galatasaray have expressed interest in Ederson, which could open the door for Donnarumma’s move to Manchester City.

Meanwhile, RMC Sport reported Monday that Chelsea and Manchester United have checked in on Donnarumma, though for now, those are just initial expressions of interest.

Could PSG standout be heading to Manchester City?

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With Donnarumma set to leave, the next question is where the Italian goalkeeper will continue his career. In his latest column for PSG Talk, journalist Robin Bairner explored potential destinations, including Manchester City.

“Manchester City’s interest in Donnarumma may come as something of a surprise after they re-signed James Trafford from Burnley at great expense just a couple of weeks ago, yet PSG expected interest from the Premier League side,” Bairner wrote. “Pep Guardiola has thrown some curveballs in his approach at the Etihad in recent seasons, but signing Donnarumma would perhaps be the biggest of these.

“For all the Italian’s strengths, playing with the ball at his feet is not one of them. And yet the Catalan usually is so dogmatic about this quality for his goalkeepers. Purely for this reason, it’s hard to be totally convinced that this is a move that will materialize.

“And yet, City are pressing forward, with some sources even suggesting that personal terms have been agreed. They certainly have the means to get it done, and it appears they also have the desire. On top of this, they have the type of clout that Donnarumma is seeking from his next team. It seems to hinge on them offloading Ederson.”