The winds of change may soon be blowing through the goalkeeping department at Old Trafford.
With uncertainty around the future of the current No.1 Andre Onana, Manchester United are quietly exploring their options and one name from the past has re-entered the conversation.
United have been monitoring the situation of a highly-rated shot-stopper whose contract negotiations have stalled at his current club.
Despite a strong run of form, including a standout performance in a recent European final, the keeper has yet to agree on a new deal, and his club might be open to letting him leave for the right price.
According to FootMercato, the fee would be around £34 million, a figure that would once have seemed impossible for a player of this calibre, especially considering his Champions League-winning status.
But with his contract ticking down and no extension in place, a move could now be on the cards.
Manchester United eye £34m star once Jose Mourinho wanted
According to L’Equipe, both Manchester United and Manchester City are keeping close tabs on the situation of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The Red Devils, in particular, view him as a realistic target if their current goalkeeper situation changes under Ruben Amorim’s leadership.
The club has also looked at other options like Emiliano Martinez, but insiders believe this one might be more attainable.
What makes this story even more compelling is that this is not the first time United have tried to sign him.
Back in 2017, Jose Mourinho had him marked as a long-term replacement for David de Gea, as revealed by the Manchester Evening News.
At just 18, he was already making waves in Italy. That move never happened, but the admiration never faded.
Now, after winning the Champions League with PSG and proving himself on the biggest stage, Donnarumma is back on United’s radar.
Only time will tell if the club finally lands the man they first wanted nearly a decade ago.