Exclusive: Donnarumma future tied to Ederson as Manchester City and Bayern circle | OneFootball

The ‘bomb’ has exploded and now, somehow, we will have to try to contain the fallout. Gianlugi Donnarumma is on the fringes at Paris Saint-Germain: sure, he could stay and leave on a free transfer but who would that benefit? The idea of a loan right now is science fiction – his contract expires in just over eleven months, so this will need to be monitored closely day to day, perhaps even hour by hour.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma #1 of Paris Saint-Germain during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Donnarumma move hinges on Ederson saga

After what we had reported about Manchester City in the previous months, on May 7 (now over three months ago) we exclusively revealed Pep Guardiola’s strong interest and approval.

In recent weeks, we have added that City would push ahead with the move regardless of what happens in that position in the final days. But Ederson’s departure would be crucial and, as we have been telling you for days, he is in intense negotiations with Galatasaray.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 13: Gianluigi Donnarumma #1 of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Bayern also like Donnarumma; Chelsea and Manchester United not in

We have no confirmation regarding Chelsea – perhaps they like the profile but they have not made a move; and at least so far nothing concrete on Manchester United either. Bayern have continued to make enquiries (in action since January) anticipating that this could be Neuer’s final year.

As for the Italian giants who had, in some way, tested the waters, there could be faint hopes only on a free transfer. But not this time – not in the current web of moves involving Ederson, Guardiola’s strong appreciation and Bayern…