Gianluigi Donnarumma continues to reject PSG contract offer amid Man City interest as French giants see Man Utd target as ideal replacement for star goalkeeper

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Donnarumma continues to reject contract extension offers
PSG target Porto’s Diogo Costa to replace the Italian
Manchester United are also in the race to sign Costa

PSG and Donnarumma appear to be at an impasse regarding his future. The Italian goalkeeper, whose contract is set to expire in 2026, has consistently turned down the club’s new proposals for months. The 26-year-old is refusing any salary reduction and will not accept performance-related bonuses. This stalemate is causing significant internal concern at PSG as the new season approaches, prompting the Parisian club to accelerate their search for concrete alternatives. According to MaisFutebol the French club are interested in bringing Portuguese goalkeeper, Costa.

Donnarumma’s firm stance is creating uncertainty for PSG’s management, particularly sporting director Luis Campos. The club are unwilling to risk losing the Italian on a free transfer next summer. This reluctance to wait for a resolution has pushed PSG to proactively explore high-calibre replacements, signalling a potential shift in their defensive strategy and a risky gamble in their long-term goalkeeping plans.

Costa has emerged as PSG’s top priority should Donnarumma depart. PSG have been long interested in the goalkeeper but the feeling has intensified recently. This heightened interest from PSG has, in turn, alerted City, who are keen to secure the highly-rated goalkeeper themselves. With Costa wanted by Manchester United and City, PSG may jump in with an offer, with Porto reportedly ready to accept a bid worth less than his €70m (£60m/$81m) release clause. City could instead attempt to sign Donnarumma, having previously been linked with a move for him, amid reports that Ederson could leave this summer.

PSG face a crucial decision should Donnarumma continue to reject contract offers, Costa could become an immediate replacement. PSG are determined to avoid losing Donnarumma on a free transfer, which means they may push for his sale this summer if no extension is agreed. For Donnarumma, his persistent demands indicate a desire for a specific contract or perhaps a move, maybe to City. The coming weeks will be pivotal for all parties involved in this goalkeeping transfer saga.