Manchester United have been linked with a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer transfer window
The 2024/25 season was embarrassing for Manchester United. The club finished 15th in the Premier League and were completely eliminated from European competitions in the 2025/26 season after losing to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim took charge of the team in the middle of the season, but the situation was so bad that even his arrival could not make much difference. Although the team showed some life in some games under Amorim’s coaching, the summer transfer window in 2025 became the hope for real change.
The lack of direction at the club was clearly visible for the last few years. By the end of Erik ten Hag, there was no clear game plan left in the team. United were no longer the dominant team that they used to be: no proper system, no solid identity. The biggest problem was goalkeeping, where André Onana let the team down on many important occasions. He looked nervous in big matches, and many times his mistakes cost the team points. As soon as Amorim came, it was clear that the backbone of the players would have to be changed for a new start.
Name of the new hope of goalkeeping: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Now the news is hot that Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to sell their goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma. According to L’Équipe’s report, PSG have started talks with Lille’s Lucas Chevalier, who is considered a possible replacement for Donnarumma. As soon as this information came out, many Premier League clubs became alert, including Manchester United. Hearing this news, it feels as if the hopes of the old days are returning again. Our club have been linked with a move for the Italian this summer.
If United are able to bring the 26-year-old, it will prove to be a big upgrade over Onana. Donnarumma has won the Euro Cup in 2020, and also the treble in 2024/25 with PSG. He kept 17 clean sheets that season and was one of the main reasons behind PSG’s success. At 26, the Italian has experience, stability and most importantly, a knack for shining in big games.
From a fan’s perspective—can’t wait any longer
We would say that it’s time for the club to make a concrete decision. Donnarumma’s arrival would not be just a transfer; it would be a sign that Amorim’s Manchester United are really thinking big. If PSG do a deal for Chevalier, Donnarumma’s path is clear. So United shouldn’t delay.
Onana can no longer be trusted. He has shot-stopping skills, but he has often been unable to handle the pressure of tournaments mentally. Donnarumma is much stronger and more reliable than that. He not only stops goals, but he also gives confidence to the team. It is also certain that United will have to sell Onana first, as both his salary and place in the squad can become a hindrance. Meanwhile, the Cameroon international wants to stay at Old Trafford.
Players like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have already arrived. Diogo Leon is also the name of the future. These signings can show Donnarumma that the club no longer want to experiment uselessly, but want to return to winning. Now the board and Amorim have to think in the same direction. Because if Donnarumma comes, 2025/26 may be without Europe, but the impact will be felt throughout the Premier League.