Chelsea line up stunning cut-price swoop for PSG star with decision to be made after pair's Club World Cup final clash
The Italian keeper is out of contract next summer and a string of clubs are circling for a potential move on the cheap.
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The Blues are one such club and hope to scoop the 26-year-old up after Sunday's Club World Cup final, according to reports from L'Equipe.
Donnarumma is believed to want to stay in Paris and renew his contract, but has deferred his decision until after Sunday's final.
Chelsea will want to put on their best audition for the keeper in that match, not least because of the potential prize money, nearing a cumulative £100million.
Chelsea could also be rivalled for his signature by other English clubs including Manchester Utd and Manchester City.
It is no surprise that English clubs are aware of his quality after his Champions League heroics dumped both Liverpool and Arsenal out of the competition on PSG's route to the trophy.
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Enzo Maresca's Chelsea are in the market for a new star keeper after lacklustre seasons for Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, who rotated duties last campaign.
Should he sign, Donnarumma would be the latest player in Chelsea's revolving door of transfer activity.
Chelsea's notable incomings have included Ipswich striker Liam Delap Brighton's Joao Pedro and Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens.
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Chelsea have already sold Kepa Arrizabalaga to Arsenal, while fellow back-up keeper Djordje Petrovic is closing in on a move to Bournemouth.
Meanwhile, winger Noni Madueke has departed Chelsea's Club World Cup camp to join Arsenal, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
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