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‘Head in his hands’ – Fears over James Trafford as Man City consider Gianluigi Donnarumma swoop
Manchester City will consider a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma if Ederson joins Galatasary, talkSPORT understands. Ederson is mulling over a lucrative offer from the Turkish side. Donnarumma looks set to leave PSG this summerGetty Donnarumma’s brutal axing by PSG has put City on alert despite already re-signing James Trafford. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper is destined to depart the club only a few months after winning the Champions League. Manchester United would also be keen to sign Donnarumma, but that would be dependent on finding a buyer for Andre Onana. In an emotional statement released on Tuesday, Donnarumma all-but confirmed his days in the French capital are numbered. “To the special Paris fans,” Donnarumma said. “From the first day I arrived, I gave everything – on and off the pitch – to earn my place and defend the goal of Paris Saint-Germain. “Unfortunately, someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group and contribute to the team’s success. I am disappointed and disheartened. “I hope to have the opportunity to look the fans at the Parc des Princes in the eyes one more time and say goodbye as it should be done. “If that doesn’t happen, I want you to know that your support and affection mean the world to me, and I will never forget it. I will always carry with me the memory of all the emotions, the magical nights, and of you, who made me feel at home. “To my teammates – my second family – thank you for every battle, every laugh, every moment we shared. You will always be my brothers. Donnarumma is being targeted by Man City, but any approach is on a big conditionGetty “Playing for this club and living in this city has been an immense honour. Thank you, Paris.” Earlier in the week, Donnarumma was left out of the PSG squad to face Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night, which is live on talkSPORT. The French giants are believed to see their new signing Lucas Chevalier as their No.1 keeper instead. talkSPORT understands that Donnarumma is open to a switch to the Premier League. Chelsea have been linked to the European champion, but no talks have taken place between the two parties. However, talkSPORT understands that Donnarumma will only become a target for Man City if their current No.1 departs this summer. They will only make a move if Ederson departs the EtihadGetty Ederson has been City’s first choice goalkeeper for almost a decade since he joined in 2017. What about James Trafford? Pep Guardiola potentially moving for Donnarumma leaves big-money summer signing Trafford in an awkward position. Trafford rejoined former club Man City in a deal worth £27million just weeks ago. Reacting to City’s links with Donnarumma, talkSPORT host Jeff Stelling said: “The person with his head in his hands at City’s training ground this morning is James Trafford. “If he hears these rumours, it must affect him. He’s gone to City with a real chance of starting, maybe not every game until Ederson moves on, but a real chance. “And now he hears this?” Trafford has only just returned to Man City in a big-money dealGetty The ex-Burnley star arrived back at the Etihad with his old side won a battle against Newcastle to sign him. However, should Donnarumma follow him through the door, he may wish that it was the Magpies who came out on top. City also still have Stefan Ortega on their books heading into the opening weekend of the Premier League season. So, as if the fight for a starting spot wasn’t going to be hard enough for Trafford, Donnarumma’s arrival would make it ever tougher. Where has Ederson been linked? Man City are ready to let Ederson leave the club, despite him saying his future is at the Etihad Stadium in June. Amid reports of a move to Saudi Arabia earlier this summer, the Brazilian said: “My future is here. “Some friends send me a lot of news, but 99 per cent is fake news. I understand you guys. “You need the news to put a like on social media, or rant for the news. I understand but there’s a lot of fake news around my name.” However, Turkish giants Galatasaray have since approached City for Ederson. He is understood to be their main target and talks are ongoing between the clubs.
Manchester City will consider a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma if Ederson joins Galatasary, talkSPORT understands.
Ederson is mulling over a lucrative offer from the Turkish side.
Donnarumma’s brutal axing by PSG has put City on alert despite already re-signing James Trafford.
The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper is destined to depart the club only a few months after winning the Champions League.
Manchester United would also be keen to sign Donnarumma, but that would be dependent on finding a buyer for Andre Onana.
In an emotional statement released on Tuesday, Donnarumma all-but confirmed his days in the French capital are numbered.
“To the special Paris fans,” Donnarumma said.
“From the first day I arrived, I gave everything – on and off the pitch – to earn my place and defend the goal of Paris Saint-Germain.
“Unfortunately, someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group and contribute to the team’s success. I am disappointed and disheartened.
“I hope to have the opportunity to look the fans at the Parc des Princes in the eyes one more time and say goodbye as it should be done.
“If that doesn’t happen, I want you to know that your support and affection mean the world to me, and I will never forget it. I will always carry with me the memory of all the emotions, the magical nights, and of you, who made me feel at home.
“To my teammates – my second family – thank you for every battle, every laugh, every moment we shared. You will always be my brothers.
“Playing for this club and living in this city has been an immense honour. Thank you, Paris.”
Earlier in the week, Donnarumma was left out of the PSG squad to face Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night, which is live on talkSPORT.
The French giants are believed to see their new signing Lucas Chevalier as their No.1 keeper instead.
talkSPORT understands that Donnarumma is open to a switch to the Premier League.
Chelsea have been linked to the European champion, but no talks have taken place between the two parties.
However, talkSPORT understands that Donnarumma will only become a target for Man City if their current No.1 departs this summer.
Ederson has been City’s first choice goalkeeper for almost a decade since he joined in 2017.
What about James Trafford?
Pep Guardiola potentially moving for Donnarumma leaves big-money summer signing Trafford in an awkward position.
Trafford rejoined former club Man City in a deal worth £27million just weeks ago.
Reacting to City’s links with Donnarumma, talkSPORT host Jeff Stelling said: “The person with his head in his hands at City’s training ground this morning is James Trafford.
“If he hears these rumours, it must affect him. He’s gone to City with a real chance of starting, maybe not every game until Ederson moves on, but a real chance.
“And now he hears this?”
The ex-Burnley star arrived back at the Etihad with his old side won a battle against Newcastle to sign him.
However, should Donnarumma follow him through the door, he may wish that it was the Magpies who came out on top.
City also still have Stefan Ortega on their books heading into the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
So, as if the fight for a starting spot wasn’t going to be hard enough for Trafford, Donnarumma’s arrival would make it ever tougher.
Where has Ederson been linked?
Man City are ready to let Ederson leave the club, despite him saying his future is at the Etihad Stadium in June.
Amid reports of a move to Saudi Arabia earlier this summer, the Brazilian said: “My future is here.
“Some friends send me a lot of news, but 99 per cent is fake news. I understand you guys.
“You need the news to put a like on social media, or rant for the news. I understand but there’s a lot of fake news around my name.”
However, Turkish giants Galatasaray have since approached City for Ederson.
He is understood to be their main target and talks are ongoing between the clubs.
