Donnarumma between PSG and Man City: deal in the balance as time runs out | OneFootball

The Parisian club is ready to let go of the Italian goalkeeper, but only on its own terms. Guardiola’s City remains on standby, waiting for Ederson’s sale and a final agreement on the price.

Donnarumma between PSG and Manchester City: negotiations hang in the balance as time runs out

The transfer window is nearing its close and the future of Gianluigi Donnarumma remains a puzzle. The negotiations between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, described in France as a real “war of nerves,” are entering their decisive hours. The Italian national team goalkeeper, coming off four seasons in Paris crowned by a Champions League victory, is now on the fringes of Luis Enrique’s technical project, who has chosen to focus on Lucas Chevalier, acquired from Lille for 55 million euros.

A falling valuation but the game is still open

PSG had initially set Donnarumma’s valuation at around 50 million euros, a figure considered excessive by Manchester City, which reportedly made only an unofficial offer of 15 million. As the transfer deadline approaches, the French club’s stance has softened, dropping to a range between 30 and 35 million. However, the Parisians have no intention of selling off a goalkeeper still in the prime of his career and are hoping for possible last-minute bids from other clubs.

The Ederson issue and Guardiola’s strategy

City already has a broad agreement with Donnarumma, but before closing the deal, they must finalize the sale of Ederson, who is set for Galatasaray, though so far the Turkish club has not gone beyond an offer of 10 million euros. Meanwhile, James Trafford, who returned from Burnley for 32 million, has not fully convinced as a starter, partly due to a costly mistake against Tottenham.

Pep Guardiola considers Donnarumma the missing piece to complete Manchester City’s new winning cycle. The Italian goalkeeper, despite criticism in France regarding his footwork, remains one of the best in the world between the posts, capable of deciding big matches with decisive saves and transmitting confidence to the defensive line.

Risk of release and tight deadlines

PSG wants to avoid being left with a surplus goalkeeper in the squad who, from January, could leave on a free transfer in June. At the same time, they are finalizing the transfer of Arnau Tenas to Villarreal, confirming their intention to renew the department. Monday night’s deadline thus represents a decisive crossroads: either an agreement with City (or another club) is reached within a few days, or the situation risks becoming even more complicated.

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