Manchester City Launches Bold £100M Bid for Gianluigi Donnarumma — Chelsea’s Shock Move Ignites Transfer War
The summer transfer window has just been set ablaze as Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pushes for what could be the biggest and most dramatic transfer of 2025. Reports from top insiders reveal that the Premier League champions are preparing a blockbuster £100 million offer, along with star midfielder Bernardo Silva, to lure Gianluigi Donnarumma away from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Italian shot-stopper, widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in Europe, is now at the center of an intense tug-of-war — and just as City looked set to secure the deal, Chelsea stormed into the race, delivering a shocking twist that no one saw coming.
Guardiola’s Vision for Donnarumma
Manchester City’s intention to bring in Donnarumma comes amid rumors of Ederson’s potential exit and a desire to refresh the squad’s core ahead of a highly competitive 2025–2026 campaign. Pep Guardiola is believed to be a long-time admirer of Donnarumma’s commanding presence, elite shot-stopping, and his ability to play out from the back — a perfect fit for City’s possession-based philosophy.
Including Bernardo Silva in the deal demonstrates just how serious City are about securing the 25-year-old. While losing Silva would be a blow, Guardiola sees Donnarumma as a strategic long-term upgrade that could anchor the club’s defense for the next decade.
Chelsea’s Stunning Reaction
Just as the football world braced for a historic Manchester City-PSG agreement, Chelsea stunned fans and analysts alike by jumping into the race. Under new manager Enzo Maresca, the Blues have reportedly submitted a counter-offer that includes a similar fee — rumored at £105 million — and the option to include a choice of several first-team players, including Kepa Arrizabalaga or Trevoh Chalobah.
Sources say Chelsea’s management views Donnarumma as a “transformational signing” who could restore the club’s defensive identity and help lead them to glory in the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 and beyond.
PSG’s Dilemma
Paris Saint-Germain now faces a difficult decision. Selling Donnarumma would be controversial among fans, but the proposed deals represent extraordinary value. Both clubs offer experienced players in return, and the funds could fuel PSG’s own rebuilding efforts. However, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is reportedly hesitant to sell to either English giant, especially amid recent tensions with UEFA over financial fair play.
What’s Next?
With the transfer window still in its early stages, this goalkeeper bidding war is only heating up. If Donnarumma does move to the Premier League, it would be one of the most high-profile goalkeeping transfers in football history.
