Wayne Rooney Speaks Out on Man Utd’s Interest in Man City Target Amid PSG Doubt

Wayne Rooney says Man Utd would be “crazy” not to chase Donnarumma after Altay Bayındır’s latest goalkeeping mistake. 

“I think it has to be a thing,” he said on his BBC Podcast. “I go back to when we had Roy Carroll and Tim Howard in goal. I don’t think there was 100 per cent trust from the defenders in front of them two goalkeepers, but the minute [Edwin] van der Sar comes in and calms everything down, the defenders trusted him a lot more.

“Andre Onana came in and he’s a fantastic keeper, but he certainly didn’t fill anyone with confidence last season. I think Donnarumma, he’s 26, he’s one of the best keepers in the world. It’d be crazy if Man United don’t go for him.”

Sky Sports reported that PSG value Donnarumma between £34.5 million and £43.1 million, with the Italian having one year left on his contract. The broadcaster also reported that neither Manchester City, Manchester United, nor Donnarumma’s representatives have made any contact.

Meanwhile, Sky Sport Germany recently reported that Manchester City are quietly working to sign Donnarumma, with personal terms nearly agreed. Pep Guardiola is reportedly pushing to complete the deal, and City are confident it will go through once Ederson finalizes his move to Galatasaray.