In a dramatic twist from Manchester City, the club could potentially part ways with their summer recruit, Gianluigi Donnarumma, under a singular condition. The Italian shot-stopper, who joined the Citizens from Paris Saint-Germain for a cool £26m, has quickly become a linchpin in Pep Guardiola’s squad. His stellar performances have not gone unnoticed since leaving PSG, where he was instrumental in their Champions League triumph.
Despite his undeniable quality, Donnarumma’s stay at the Etihad might be cut short should an opportunity arise for him to return to Serie A. His agent, Enzo Raiola, hinted at this possibility, elaborating that Donnarumma is currently thriving at City, both with the team’s ethos and the challenges of the English Premier League. Yet, a move back to Italy would tempt the former AC Milan keeper.
Raiola remarked, “While he relishes the adventure at Manchester City, the allure of a return to Italy could change everything.”
Meanwhile, the Citizens are wasting no time in bolstering their ranks. Reports from Spanish publication Fichajes indicate that Manchester City have fixed their gaze on Bournemouth’s wonderkid, Alex Scott, a name also on Manchester United’s radar. A princely sum of £52m has been tabled as City aim to secure Scott’s signature this summer, viewing the investment as a long-term strategy.
The report suggests that Bournemouth would be willing to negotiate should a formal offer of that magnitude be presented. For City, this potential acquisition is seen not as an immediate solution, but rather as a developmental opportunity for Scott to mature under Guardiola’s stewardship amidst the rigours of top-flight football.