Manchester City handed Gianluigi Donnarumma transfer blow following new bid | OneFootball

Galatasaray may have now indirectly handed a fresh blow to Manchester City’s hopes of signing Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG this summer.

While City’s goalkeeping situation remains one of the biggest talking points of their transfer window, the uncertainty over Ederson’s future continues to play a pivotal role. The Brazilian has been the subject of ongoing interest from Galatasaray, but a move has not materialised.

The pursuit of Donnarumma hinges entirely on whether Manchester City can resolve Ederson’s situation. With the Italian’s camp already indicating a willingness to move to the Premier League, Etihad Stadium officials remain attentive to the evolving market.

Yet, developments elsewhere in Europe now appear to have complicated matters further. Manchester City’s long-standing admiration for Diogo Costa, has since been replaced by a leaning towards Donnarumma in recent weeks given PSG’s stance on the player. But Galatasaray’s activity could now indirectly affect plans as a whole.

According to the information of journalist Florian Plettenberg, Galatasaray have now submitted an official offer for FC Porto’s Diogo Costa worth €20 million plus add-ons, although their priority remains Manchester City’s Ederson.

However, an agreement with the Premier League club for the Brazilian goalkeeper is not yet in sight, leading Galatasaray to explore alternatives in the market, with Costa emerging as their top option should an Ederson pursuit fail.

Ultimately, should Galatasaray commit themselves to a hunt for Diogo Costa ahead of Ederson, Manchester City’s chances of signing Gianluigi Donnarumma would deteriorate, with a move for the Italian hinging entirely on a prospective exit for their long-standing number one.

Should Galatasaray abandon their pursuit of Ederson in favour of Costa, the Italian goalkeeper may well remain in Paris or open himself up to other Premier League offers, leaving City to assess whether to stand by Ederson for another season – the preferred stance of Pep Guardiola.

Donnarumma’s representatives have already voiced their frustration with the French club’s treatment of the goalkeeper, but unless a serious approach arrives, PSG could yet hold firm on their asset. Manchester City would therefore need both Ederson’s future clarified and the right conditions in Paris to align in their favour.

As the weeks progress, the expectation is that Galatasaray’s next move will prove pivotal. If they push ahead with Diogo Costa, Manchester City may need to reassess their goalkeeper strategy altogether, and potentially park their Donnarumma interest until 2026.