The truth about Manchester United's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain's goalkeeper! Amorin lacks funds to buy a number one, and Onana has been assured he will remain the starter.

According to reports from France's L'Équipe, Manchester United may join the race for PSG's Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The latter helped Luis Enrique's team win the Champions League, Ligue 1, and the Coupe de France last season, but with only one year left on his contract, he has become the subject of transfer rumors.

Donnarumma has been with PSG for four years and is the team's undisputed starter, but entering a "contract year" and facing obstacles in contract renewal, it is not surprising that transfer rumors have surfaced. As early as May, there were suggestions of his move to the Red Devils, which gradually faded, but with no progress in contract negotiations, the speculation has reignited.

French media reports that PSG is taking concrete steps to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, who was the Ligue 1's best goalkeeper last season and is seen as a potential replacement for "moneybags" Donnarumma. It is said that Lille is asking for a transfer fee of €40 million (£35 million), which PSG is willing to pay, as they have set the same asking price for Donnarumma.

Meanwhile, Donnarumma has privately discussed the possibility of leaving PSG and has attracted interest from Manchester City, Juventus, Galatasaray, and Manchester United. However, the Italian goalkeeper's first choice is naturally to stay in Paris, as few clubs in Europe can match the team's financial and competitive stature.

Donnarumma is known for his love of money; AC Milan fans once printed his image on banknotes and renamed him "Dollarumma." The 26-year-old goalkeeper told Italian Sky TV: "There are many rumors, but the fact is I feel great here, everyone likes me and respects me. I feel awesome and stable, and my priority is to extend my contract here."

It is reported that Donnarumma currently enjoys an annual salary of £6.1 million, plus a £2.6 million bonus, which he feels does not match his status. His agent is demanding a fixed annual salary of over £10 million. Undoubtedly, the rumors of a transfer to Manchester United are a tactic for Donnarumma to seek a pay raise. Even Manchester City is involved, with Guardiola's team more likely to re-sign former Burnley youth goalkeeper James Trafford for £27 million, who left the club's youth system two years ago.

Coincidentally, Donnarumma's PSG teammate Nuno Mendes was also rumored to possibly join Manchester United before renewing his contract, ultimately securing a pay raise to stay. This tactic has become a common strategy for many European stars seeking higher wages or pursuing transfers. This summer's prolonged transfer saga involving Joao Felix saw him repeatedly mention a move to Manchester United to advance negotiations with Arsenal.

On Saturday, Felix officially completed his £63.5 million transfer to Arsenal, donning the number 14 jersey once worn by Henry. The 27-year-old Swedish striker insisted he only wanted to join Arsenal: "I feel this is the right club for me. The plan Arteta and Berta shared with me, along with the style of play I've witnessed at Arsenal, led me to choose Arsenal."

The Manchester Evening News confirms that Ruben Amorim currently lacks the funds to bring in a new number one goalkeeper. To do so, Andre Onana would need to be sold for £20 million; however, the 29-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper wants to stay, and the club has assured him he will not be sold and that his starting position will not be replaced.

Manchester United is more likely to sign a backup goalkeeper to replace Turkish international Bahindil, who may leave. 23-year-old Senna Lamens from Antwerp in Belgium is currently a top candidate. Amorim believes he could be an ideal backup with a future opportunity to challenge Onana for the starting position.