Premier League Giants Circle as Donnarumma Faces PSG Future Crossroads

Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City register transfer interest in Donnarumma amid contract doubts at PSG

Gianluigi Donnarumma is no stranger to transfer speculation. Ever since he emerged as a teenage prodigy at AC Milan, the Italian goalkeeper has had Europe’s elite tracking his every move. Now, with his contract at Paris Saint-Germain set to expire in 2026 and no extension in sight, the sharks are beginning to circle again.

According to L’Équipe, Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are all monitoring Donnarumma’s situation closely. Each club, for their own reasons, could see the 26-year-old as the long-term solution between the posts. And although reports from Get French Football News suggest Donnarumma wants to remain in the French capital, a decision is only expected after the Club World Cup final — where PSG are set to face Chelsea in New Jersey.

A glittering reign in Paris

. Les Parisiens will take on one of Donnarumma suitors, Chelsea

Since joining PSG on a free transfer from boyhood club Milan in 2021, Donnarumma has enjoyed a decorated spell in Ligue 1. In just four seasons, he’s racked up 160 appearances, lifted four league titles, and most recently — and most significantly — helped Les Parisiens clinch the 2025 UEFA Champions League crown.

It was a crowning moment for a player who had long been regarded as a generational talent. But while silverware and stability have defined his time in Paris, questions are now swirling about what comes next. The timing of the interest from English clubs is no coincidence — contract uncertainty breeds opportunity.

Chelsea: A reshuffle in the works?

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Chelsea’s inclusion on the list of suitors makes perfect sense. While Enzo Maresca’s side has two highly-rated stoppers in Robert Sánchez and Djordje Petrović, neither has truly convinced as the undisputed No. 1. The Blues have ambitions of returning to the Premier League summit and becoming a European force once more — and in that context, a keeper of Donnarumma’s pedigree would be a statement signing.

Reports suggest Chelsea were monitoring the Italian even before the Club World Cup kicked off. With Donnarumma set to line up against them in the final, it’s the perfect audition. If he delivers yet another clean sheet — having not conceded in the tournament’s knockout rounds — interest could solidify into formal talks.

Man United: A future beyond Onana?

Across Manchester, United are also keeping tabs. André Onana has had a turbulent time since his high-profile move from Inter Milan, with inconsistency and high-profile errors plaguing his first year at Old Trafford. Though the club remains committed to the Cameroonian, a player of Donnarumma’s calibre is difficult to ignore — especially if his contract standoff continues.

For United, the attraction lies not just in Donnarumma’s shot-stopping. His experience at the top level, calmness under pressure and familiarity with big occasions make him a tempting upgrade. Erik ten Hag, or whoever may be in charge beyond next season, would surely relish having a keeper of his stature anchoring the defence.

Manchester City: A Guardiola wildcard?

Perhaps the most intriguing link is with Manchester City. With Ederson rumoured to be the subject of interest from the Saudi Pro League, Pep Guardiola may soon find himself in need of a new No. 1. Stefan Ortega has impressed in spells, but Donnarumma would bring a different level of assurance and presence to the City backline.

While some question whether Donnarumma’s distribution fits Guardiola’s ultra-demanding standards, others see a player whose best years still lie ahead — and who could thrive in the right system. Should Ederson depart, the dominoes could fall fast.

Donnarumma keeping his focus — for now

As tempting as the Premier League might be, Donnarumma’s immediate focus remains with PSG. The Club World Cup final represents an opportunity to cap off another successful season, and the Italian is desperate to add a new honour to his already brimming CV.

PSG boss Luis Enrique has been full of praise for his goalkeeper, especially his form in the revamped global competition. “Gigio has been immense,” Enrique told reporters. “He’s been a wall when we’ve needed him. We wouldn’t be in the final without him.”

Indeed, Donnarumma has yet to concede a single goal in knockout victories over Inter Miami and Real Madrid. If he can repeat the feat against Chelsea, it will only strengthen his reputation — and potentially drive up the price should any club attempt to prise him away from Paris.

Lessons from Milan still linger

Any decision Donnarumma makes will undoubtedly be informed by how he left his previous club. His acrimonious exit from AC Milan in 2021 — after running down his contract and walking away for free — left a sour taste with fans who had once hailed him as a homegrown icon.

The backlash was so fierce that ultras jeered him during Italy’s Nations League matches at San Siro. It’s a memory that lingers, and one that Donnarumma may be keen to avoid repeating. That’s why many believe a resolution with PSG, perhaps even a contract extension, is still the most likely outcome.

A pivotal summer ahead

For now, the Italian remains coy about his future. “I’m focused on the final. After that, we’ll talk with the club,” he told French media this week. “Paris is my home. But in football, you never know.”

It’s the kind of non-committal answer that will do little to cool speculation. With only two years remaining on his deal and the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City circling, PSG may be forced to act sooner rather than later. Letting a world-class goalkeeper enter the final 12 months of his contract would be a risk they can hardly afford.