{"id":20546,"date":"2025-08-12T09:01:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/chelsea-sets-sights-on-psg-star-donnarumma-ready-to-challenge-man-united\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T09:01:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:01:31","slug":"chelsea-sets-sights-on-psg-star-donnarumma-ready-to-challenge-man-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/chelsea-sets-sights-on-psg-star-donnarumma-ready-to-challenge-man-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Sets Sights on PSG Star Donnarumma, Ready to Challenge Man United!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/chelsea-sets-sights-on-psg-star-donnarumma-ready-to-challenge-man-united\/#Top_Stories\" >Top Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/chelsea-sets-sights-on-psg-star-donnarumma-ready-to-challenge-man-united\/#Trending_Rumors\" >Trending Rumors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/chelsea-sets-sights-on-psg-star-donnarumma-ready-to-challenge-man-united\/#Editors_Picks\" >Editor&#8217;s Picks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/chelsea-sets-sights-on-psg-star-donnarumma-ready-to-challenge-man-united\/#Expert_Opinions\" >Expert Opinions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/chelsea-sets-sights-on-psg-star-donnarumma-ready-to-challenge-man-united\/#Confirmed_Transactions\" >Confirmed Transactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/chelsea-sets-sights-on-psg-star-donnarumma-ready-to-challenge-man-united\/#Other_Rumors\" >Other Rumors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-meta\"><span class=\"timestamp\">August 12, 2025, 06:47 AM<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly both pursuing Paris Saint-Germain&#8217;s goalkeeper <strong>Gianluigi Donnarumma<\/strong>, while five Italian clubs are expressed interest in Manchester United forward <strong>Rasmus H\u00f8jlund<\/strong>. Stay tuned for all the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from the football world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transfer homepage | Completed transactions | Men&#8217;s ratings | Women&#8217;s ratings<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Stories\"><\/span>Top Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Brighton&#8217;s manager H\u00fcrzeller is not against Manchester United&#8217;s interest in Baleva<\/strong><br \/><strong>&#8211; Source: Spurs consider a move for Arsenal target Eze<\/strong><br \/><strong>&#8211; Lewandowski on his unsuccessful Man United move: I gave them a yes<\/strong><\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure>\n<picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0113%2Fr1437960_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0113%2Fr1437960_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0113%2Fr1437960_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0113%2Fr1437960_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"><br \/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Gianluigi Donnarumma leaves PSG after the signing of Lucas Chevalier. <cite>(Photo by Jean Catuffe\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trending_Rumors\"><\/span>Trending Rumors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Chelsea is competing with Manchester United in the chase for PSG&#8217;s goalkeeper <strong>Gianluigi Donnarumma<\/strong>, as reported by RMC Sport. The club is investigating the situation amid ongoing uncertainties regarding his future. Recent updates suggest PSG might accept an offer around \u00a326 million, as they look to offload him after bringing in <strong>Lucas Chevalier<\/strong>. Donnarumma appears to favor a move to the Premier League should he leave Parc des Princes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Tottenham Hotspur aims to outbid Arsenal for Crystal Palace midfielder <strong>Wilfried Eze<\/strong>, according to the Daily Mail. Spurs have shown interest in the 27-year-old, even as they pursue wingers <strong>Julian Alvarez<\/strong> from Manchester City. Eze has a release clause of \u00a368 million that will expire two weeks before the summer transfer window concludes. Arsenal is also keen, but must offload players for the deal to materialize.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline editorial float-r\" data-behavior=\"article_related\">\n<h2 class=\"editorial-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editors_Picks\"><\/span>Editor&#8217;s Picks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2 Related<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8211; Five Italian clubs are eyeing Manchester United striker <strong>Rasmus H\u00f8jlund<\/strong>, as reported by various sources. Internazionale, Juventus, Napoli, and Roma have joined AC Milan in pursuing the 22-year-old Danish international, especially after Man United secured <strong>Benjamin Sesco<\/strong> from RB Leipzig. Previous reports suggested that an offer of \u00a340 million could secure a deal.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; AS Roma has inquired about Manchester United winger <strong>Jadon Sancho<\/strong>, with Nicolo Sella reporting that they\u2019ve been told a bid of \u20ac20-25 million is necessary to land the 25-year-old, who netted seven goals in 31 league appearances for Chelsea last season. Juventus is also interested but may consider an approach only after offloading Nico Gonz\u00e1lez.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Liverpool has heightened its interest in Palma defender <strong>Giovanni Leoni<\/strong>, according to Florian Plettenberg. The 18-year-old is seen as a secondary option for the Reds in their search for center-backs, as they are seriously evaluating a move if they can&#8217;t secure Crystal Palace&#8217;s <strong>Marc Guehi<\/strong>. AC Milan and Internazionale are also monitoring Leoni, a promising Italian U19 international, following strong performances last season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Opinions\"><\/span>Expert Opinions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div data-behavior=\"video_scroll\" class=\"contentItem__content contentItem__content--media-card contentItem__content--fullWidth contentItem__content--inline\">\n<figure data-video=\"watch,640,360,45942708\" data-cerebro-id=\"6899c4e4f8047a101335b142\" data-title=\"Laurens: PSG wants Donnarumma to leave\" class=\"media-wrapper_image video\" data-source=\"espn\">\n<picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0811%2Fdm_250811_COM_SOC_Analysis_Laurens_PSG_want_Donnarumma_to_leave_20250811_GLOBAL%2Fdm_250811_COM_SOC_Analysis_Laurens_PSG_want_Donnarumma_to_leave_20250811_GLOBAL.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;h=360&amp;cquality=80&amp;format=jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0811%2Fdm_250811_COM_SOC_Analysis_Laurens_PSG_want_Donnarumma_to_leave_20250811_GLOBAL%2Fdm_250811_COM_SOC_Analysis_Laurens_PSG_want_Donnarumma_to_leave_20250811_GLOBAL.jpg&amp;w=335&amp;cquality=80, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0811%2Fdm_250811_COM_SOC_Analysis_Laurens_PSG_want_Donnarumma_to_leave_20250811_GLOBAL%2Fdm_250811_COM_SOC_Analysis_Laurens_PSG_want_Donnarumma_to_leave_20250811_GLOBAL.jpg&amp;w=670&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img class=\"lazyload lazyload\"><br \/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<span class=\"video-play-button\" data-id=\"45942708\">play<\/span><figcaption class=\"media-caption\">\n<p>1:57<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"contentItem__contentWrapper\">\n<p>Laurens: PSG seeks to offload Donnarumma<\/p>\n<p class=\"contentItem__subhead\">Gab &#038; Juls discuss Gianluigi Donnarumma&#8217;s potential exit from Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirmed_Transactions\"><\/span>Confirmed Transactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Bournemouth defender <strong>Illia Zabarnyi<\/strong> has officially signed with Paris Saint-Germain for a deal worth up to \u00a357.1 million. <strong>Read more<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Rumors\"><\/span>Other Rumors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Watch for <strong>Jack Grealish<\/strong> to join Everton on loan from Manchester City, with a permanent option for \u00a350 million included. (Athletic)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Stade Rennais forward <strong>Arnaud Kalimuendo<\/strong> is attracting interest from Brentford and Newcastle. (L\u2019\u00c9quipe)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Palmeiras is tracking Brighton &#038; Hove Albion&#8217;s attacking midfielder <strong>Julio Enciso<\/strong>. (UOL)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Manchester City&#8217;s goalkeeper <strong>Ederson<\/strong> is likely to remain at the club, battling for his starting position against <strong>James Trafford<\/strong>. The Brazilian international was previously linked with a move away from the Etihad. (Football Insider)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Bayer Leverkusen is discussing a potential move for free-agent center <strong>Victor Lindelof<\/strong>, who left Manchester United earlier this summer. (Florian Plettenberg)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Monaco is among the European clubs showing interest in <strong>Kieran Trippier<\/strong>. (Daily Mail)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Nottingham Forest and Manchester City have agreed on a deal for midfielder <strong>James McAtee<\/strong>, worth over \u00a320 million. (Fabrizio Romano)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Talks are set to resume between Manchester United and Brighton regarding midfielder <strong>Carlos Baleva<\/strong>. (Fabrizio Romano)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; New York City FC is considering a move for forward <strong>Dany Mota<\/strong>. (Nicolo Shira)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Internazionale is keeping an eye on Monaco winger <strong>Maghnes Akliouche<\/strong>. (L\u2019\u00c9quipe)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; West Ham is preparing an offer for Southampton midfielder <strong>Mateus Fernandez<\/strong>. (Guardian)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Leicester City is pursuing attacking midfielder <strong>Bilal El Khannous<\/strong>, under pressure from Newcastle. (Daily Telegraph)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Sunderland&#8217;s midfielder <strong>Anel Ahmedhodzic<\/strong> has turned down interest from both Premier League and La Liga teams. (Mike McGrath)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; AS Roma has reignited interest in Real Betis winger <strong>Abde Ezzalzouli<\/strong>. (Gianluca Di Marzio)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Atalanta is in the running to sign Fulham striker <strong>Rodrigo Muniz<\/strong>, who was previously linked with Leeds United. (Nicolo Shira)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Everton is also keen on Ipswich Town winger <strong>Omari Hutchinson<\/strong>. (TeamTalk)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Fan Take --><\/p>\n<p>This news is significant for soccer fans as it highlights the ever-changing landscape of player transfers, which can greatly impact team dynamics and league competitiveness. Moves like Donnarumma&#8217;s could reshape not just the Premier League but the broader European football scene, making this an exciting time for supporters and analysts alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 12, 2025, 06:47 AM Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly both pursuing Paris Saint-Germain&#8217;s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, while five Italian clubs are expressed interest in Manchester United forward Rasmus H\u00f8jlund. Stay tuned for all the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from the football world. 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