Manchester City target present in club training session but due to miss weekend’s fixture | OneFootball

Gianluigi Donnarumma is present and correct in PSG training on Thursday morning ahead of the club’s latest Ligue 1 fixture this weekend, it has been confirmed.

The Italian goalkeeper’s situation in Paris continues to draw attention, with speculation around his long-term future showing no signs of slowing down despite only a handful of days remaining in the summer transfer window.

Donnarumma has been repeatedly linked with a potential switch to Manchester City this summer, particularly as the Premier League giants continue to weigh up the possible departure of Ederson amid interest from Galatasaray.

City officials remain engaged in talks regarding their goalkeeping department, with PSG’s former number one choice at the top of their shortlist. However, the situation is far from straightforward, given the difficulty of doing a deal on their own terms for Ederson.

But while the situation remains fluid, Donnarumma is keeping himself sharp by operating in PSG training as normal, as per the latest reporting from France, but does not appear set to partake in matches any time soon.

That is according to the information of L’Equipe’s Loic Tanzi, who reports that Gianluigi Donnarumma is in training with the rest of Luis Enrique’s squad on Thursday morning ahead of the club’s second Ligue 1 clash of the season at home to Angers on Friday night.

However, it is insisted that the Italian goalkeeper – as he has been since the start of the season – should step aside during matches to make way for the club’s other goalkeepers registered for French top-flight action.

For Manchester City, Donnarumma’s limited role in Paris may play into their hands. Should PSG continue to marginalise him from competitive action, pressure could mount on all parties to resolve the uncertainty, with City prepared to capitalise if Ederson finalises a switch to Galatasaray.

Much could depend on the timing of movements in the transfer market. With the window entering its decisive weeks, Manchester City are expected to keep close watch on Donnarumma’s status in Paris while pushing ahead with negotiations on Ederson.

If the Brazilian leaves, Donnarumma represents a ready-made world-class replacement. As things stand, Donnarumma’s presence at training underlines his professionalism and commitment, but his absence from Ligue 1 matchday plans may be the clearest indication yet that change could be coming soon.