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17 hours ago
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PSG Get Good News as Man Utd Make Transfer Decision on Aston Villa Veteran
PSG's goalkeeping situation is becoming uncertain, with Lucas Chevalier emerging as a possible long-term solution. Although Gianluigi Donnarumma is under contract through 2026, extension talks have hit a standstill with no deal in sight. Meanwhile, Manchester United might be looking to shake up their goalkeeper lineup, with Donnarumma reportedly on their radar. L'Équipe reports that Donnarumma started considering a move away from PSG before last season ended, even though he publicly reaffirmed his loyalty to the club. Since June, Manchester United and Manchester City have shown interest in the Italian keeper. PSG hopes to finalize a deal for Chevalier before making any decisions about Donnarumma's future. Could Manchester United turn to PSG star? FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images Moreover, the Red Devils' interest in the Italian could pick up as they appear to be out on another goalkeeping target. The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell reports that Manchester United have ruled out a move to sign 32-year-old Emi Martinez from Aston Villa because the cost is too high. On Monday, RMC Sport's Fabrice Hawkins reported that Donnarumma is still with PSG, but his agents are actively looking for potential new clubs. The Italian goalkeeper reportedly has several options, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Galatasaray, and some teams from Saudi Arabia. Despite the interest, Donnarumma remains dedicated to PSG and would only consider leaving if he's convinced by the right project. Inside PSG, there's a chance Donnarumma and Chevalier could compete for the starting spot, with Luis Enrique expected to make the final call, according to Hawkins.
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a day ago
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Gianluigi Donnarumma: Key condition for PSG exit emerges amid Luis Enrique decision
Just when it seemed the Manchester United goalkeeping chase could end with either Emiliano Martinez or Senne Lammens signing, Gianluigi Donnarumma has forcefully entered the conversation. United, long-time admirers of Donnarumma, appear to have been handed a golden opportunity to bring him to Old Trafford. Over the weekend, The Peoples Person relayed reports that Paris Saint-Germain are considering selling the 26-year-old. The Italian stopper, whose deal at Parc des Princes expires next summer, has yet to agree to new terms and is reportedly disappointed with the current offer. In response to the contract standoff, the French giants are now pushing hard to sign LOSC Lille's Lucas Chevalier. Chevalier is a top keeper in his own right; even United were impressed by him, but they never turned their interest into a formal approach. His proposed switch to PSG could endanger Donnarumma's starting spot under Luis Enrique. One question now arises: Is the former AC Milan number one actively seeking a move? Donnarumma, PSG stance, Luis Enrique call Journalist Fabrice Hawkins has candidly unpacked the Italian international's situation. He admits: 'Gianluigi Donnarumma has not yet left, even though his agents are exploring the market to find him a new destination.' He adds, 'The Italian goalkeeper has options. Manchester United, Manchester City, Galatasaray, and Saudi clubs are interested. However, he remains attached to PSG and will only leave if a project fully suits him.' On whether PSG have decided on his exit, Hawkins says: 'Internally, the possibility of seeing Chevalier and Donnarumma compete, with Luis Enrique making the final decision, is not ruled out.' Donnarumma is weighing his options (convincing pitch wins) While Luis Enrique's call may be pivotal, United could yet sway Donnarumma with a compelling pitch. After enduring erratic goalkeeping from Andre Onana (and even Altay Bayindir) last season, United are in desperate need of a goalkeeping upgrade, and Donnarumma could well be that. With the Italian open to persuasion, the ball is firmly in INEOS' court. The transfer battle looks stiff. However, United could convince him by highlighting the central role he would play in Amorim's project, while also emphasising their ambition to win the league by 2028. That vision might convince Donnarumma to agitate for a move to the Theatre of Dreams, and with PSG having already landed another top keeper, they may prefer to cash in rather than risk losing him on a free. Feature image Buda Mendes via Getty Images online polls Follow us on Bluesky: @
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2 days ago
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Roma interested in Devis Vasquez as second-choice keeper
Roma are also making moves on the goalkeeping front. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Giallorossi have inquired about Devis Vasquez who has recently become a free agent following his unsuccessful spell at AC Milan. Born in 1998, Vasquez arrived at AC Milan in January 2023 from Paraguayan club Guaraní, but never managed to find a place in the first team. After a loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday and two mixed seasons at Ascoli and Empoli, the goalkeeper is now in Roma's sights, which is evaluating him as a possible free transfer alternative while waiting to finalize Gollini's future. No negotiations have been made at this time, but contacts have been initiated.
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2 days ago
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Roma interested in Devis Vasquez as second-choice keeper
Roma are also making moves on the goalkeeping front. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Giallorossi have inquired about Devis Vasquez who has recently become a free agent following his unsuccessful spell at AC Milan. Born in 1998, Vasquez arrived at AC Milan in January 2023 from Paraguayan club Guaraní, but never managed to find a place in the first team. After a loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday and two mixed seasons at Ascoli and Empoli, the goalkeeper is now in Roma's sights, which is evaluating him as a possible free transfer alternative while waiting to finalize Gollini's future. No negotiations have been made at this time, but contacts have been initiated.
New York Times
4 days ago
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Dean Kiely leaves role as Crystal Palace goalkeeping coach, Julian Speroni taking over temporarily
Crystal Palace first-team goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely has left the club after more than seven years, with Julian Speroni fulfilling the role on a temporary basis. Kiely, who was also involved in organising Palace's set-pieces, joined the club in January 2018 from Preston North End and has worked under three permanent managers, being kept on by Oliver Glasner when he took over from Roy Hodgson last February. Advertisement The 54-year-old was capped 11 times as a player by the Republic of Ireland and has also worked as a goalkeeping coach for his country since 2021, becoming part of manager Stephen Kenny's backroom team, before leaving when Kenny departed in November 2023. After 759 appearances as a player with clubs including Charlton Athletic and West Bromwich Albion, Kiely first stepped into coaching with Norwich City in 2015. His departure from Palace means that club legend Speroni has, at least temporarily, stepped up from the academy to coach first-team goalkeepers Dean Henderson, Walter Benitez and Remi Matthews, as well as youngster Joe Whitworth. Speroni will be with the goalkeepers on Friday evening when Palace face Crawley Town at the Broadfield Stadium before the first-team squad travels to Austria for a pre-season training camp. There, they will play matches with Mainz and Augsburg. The Argentine, 46, played over 400 times for Palace, becoming a fan favourite over 15 years with the club after joining from Dundee in 2004. In October 2022, he returned to take up a coaching role in the academy. 'It's an honour to be back,' Speroni told the club's website at the time. 'Palace is a club that is close to my heart and I am so pleased to be involved once again. 'The older academy age groups have started their seasons exceptionally well and have performed brilliantly against strong opposition. The academy has changed beyond all recognition in such a short period of time and I'm excited to work with our future players and see the club continue to progress on and off the pitch.'
