While Gianluigi Donnarumma is still being associated with a Premier League movement, we look at the potential Manchester United transfer and flash points of the Italian Shot stop stopper around PSG's keeper
Gianluigi Donnarumma could have to deal with a number of interesting reunions if he joins Manchester United. The No.1 goalkeeper of Italy is reportedly interested in a move to Old Trafford, after Paris Saint-Germain had agreed a £ 35 million deal to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier.
United has been busy in the transfer window and signed Diego Leon, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo and they are also about to buy Benjamin Sesko in a deal with a value of £ 74 million including add-ons. It is said that a movement for PSG's keeper is currently difficult.
But the situation can change if United is able to shift unwanted players such as Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jadon Sancho – then raise their budget.
The former goalkeeper of AC Milan also has a history with Premier League clubs and some players he could come across. Mirror Football takes a look at the former Fracasen of Donnarummma.
Donnarummas collision with Liverpool -icon
In the Euro 2020 final, Donnarumma was a fight during the break with former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson. While both teams went into the dressing room for the break, England led the Italians 1-0, thanks to the half volley of Luke Shaw in the second minute.
But when Donnarumma to the Tunnel Stutte, Henderson – at the time a replacement for England – came out to confront the goalkeeper. The now Brentford -midfielder was seen who pointed to the penalty area as he separated the goalkeeper.
It is believed that he had had the problem with the furious reaction of Donnarumma to Raheem Sterling in the penalty area in the first half, which led to the PSG -Baas angrily confronted the attacker. After Henderson approached him, an employee of the Italian team was shown that Donnarumma went away from the midfielder and through the tunnel.
Italy of course won the final on penalties – which caused three Lions fans in Wembley Heartbroken left.
Pep Guardiola is involved
This summer Manchester City is also linked to a relocation for Donnarumma. This is apparently ironic, because reports claim that Pep Guardiola personally intervened to prevent a movement for the Italian that takes place in the summer of 2023.
PSG was supposed to be so interested in signing Stads -Midfender Bernardo Silva in 2023, they were willing to offer the keeper and Marco Verratti in exchange. Guardiola, however, was planning to hold Silva and would personally have ended hope for the movement.
Two years later, City is again connected to Donnarumma, according to Voetbal Italia, despite the fact that they recently signed James Trafford from Burnley.
Man utd u-bend
At the age of 18, it was reported how Donnarumma had told his friends privately that he was on his way to the Premier League.
During this period, David de Gea certainly seemed to add to Real Madrid, only for a fax machine to make his relocation to the Bernabeu.
United were the heavy favorites at the time, according to the sun, and were convinced that they could close a deal for the teenager in 2017. However, Donnarumma carried out a U-turn and apologized to AC Milan supporters, who eventually sign a new long-term contract in San Siro.
After the move did not continue, he said: “I am very happy and proud of being in Milan. I was born and raised in this club and I never had doubts about staying in my mind.
“I am sorry for the fans who felt betrayed, but I repeat that that was not my intention. I am sorry and thank them for their affection for these two years. I am proud of being here.”
Chelsea Star Floored
After Chelsea defeated PSG 3-0 this summer in the club World Cup final, Donnarumma and his manager Luis Enrique were furious with the antics of Joao Pedro. The Brazilian, who scooped the third goal of the blues over the head of the Italian, was pushed into the throat by Donnarumma, while Enrique also wanted to get his own strike on him.
Pedro, who came to the West -Londers of Brighton & Hove Albion this summer for £ 60 million, fell to the ground and grabbed his face. Donnarumma and Enrique continued to argue with Chelsea players, who also steamed in the hand.
In the end his push on Pedro turned out to be the most memorable moment of the fight after the game. With Chelsea who also shows interest in Donnarumma, it is possible that the Italian and Pedro can still become teammates in the future, although United's hunt for a keeper now seems more urgent.