Article by Romeo Ene – published Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 22:19 / Updated Wednesday, August 20, 2025 22:20
The former great striker of Manchester UnitedWayne Rooney (39), believes that “red devils” should take advantage of the opportunity and transfer it immediately on Gianluigi Donnarumma (26 Sportal.blic.rs.
Manchester United Currently relies on Andre Ona and Altay Bayindir between goals, but Wayne Rooney is convinced that none of them are the ideal solution.
Ona has made numerous errors last season, and the Turk has been jerking right from the first stage of the new season, at the Victoria's goal obtained by Arsenal.
Wayne Rooney requires Donnarumma's transfer to Manchester United: “I see no risk”
For this reason, the former legendary striker of the “red devils” made a public appeal to the club management to transfer Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The goalkeeper with whom PSG has won the Champions League last season is no longer part of coach Luis Enrique, after refusing to extend his contract under the conditions imposed by the club.
In the show “Wayne Rooney Show”, Manchester United's former star said:
“Yes, I think we have to focus on bringing it. Donnarumma is 26 years old, she is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, it would be crazy for Manchester United not to take it. I see no risk of him.
I remember Roy Carroll and Tim Howard. Defense never trusted one hundred percent in them. But when Edwin van der Sar came, everything was quiet. The defenders had full confidence in him. Andre Onana is a fantastic goalkeeper, but last year did not inspire the same safety, “said Wayne Rooney.
Manchester City has a total agreement with Donnarumma
What Wayne Rooney probably didn't know is that Rival Manchester City has already taken the first step in the Donnarumma race.
According to the specialist in transfers Fabrizio Romano, the coach of “citizens”, Pep Guardiola, has a total agreement with the Italian goalkeeper. Moreover, Donnarumma's representatives went to Manchester to negotiate the contract.
Romano claims that Manchester City is just waiting for Ederson's transfer to Galatasaray to close the Donnarumma business. PSG asks for 50 million euros for the Italian goalkeeper, while Guardiola's band offered 30 million.
However, it is expected that the offer will be increased, and the two parties agree around 40 million euros.
