Gianluigi Donnarumma’s time at Paris Saint-Germain appears to be coming to an abrupt end, with multiple reports confirming that the 26-year-old goalkeeper has been excluded from Luis Enrique’s squad for the European Super Cup against Tottenham Hotspur. The relationship between the Italy international and the club is said to be completely broken, and a move away — most likely to the Premier League — now seems inevitable.

According to reliable French journalist Fabrice Hawkins, both Chelsea and Manchester United have made inquiries about Donnarumma in recent hours, though no formal offers have been submitted. PSG’s new signing, French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, has reportedly been installed as the club’s No. 1, leaving Donnarumma surplus to requirements.

PSG had been looking to extend Donnarumma’s contract, but the player has not agreed to the terms on offer. With only a year or two left on his current deal, the French champions are unwilling to risk losing him for a cut-price fee later. According to Capology, Donnarumma earns a gross weekly wage of €244,000, potentially rising to €349,615 with bonuses. For Chelsea, only Raheem Sterling currently earns more — making the Italian’s wage demands a potential stumbling block.

The Blues have been linked with top goalkeepers before — notably AC Milan’s Mike Maignan earlier this summer — but opted to stick with Robert Sánchez, whose form improved significantly under Enzo Maresca. Chelsea also recently signed 20-year-old goalkeeper Maik Penders, widely regarded as a future world-class talent. Signing Donnarumma could complicate Penders’ pathway to the first team, while Sánchez has earned credit with a series of composed performances.

Manchester United, meanwhile, could present a clearer opportunity for Donnarumma. André Onana has come under heavy criticism since joining last summer, and Erik ten Hag’s side are reportedly keen to bring in a more reliable shot-stopper. With the Italian’s availability now public, United’s interest may accelerate.

At just 26, Donnarumma is already regarded as one of the best shot-stoppers in world football, with over a decade of experience at the highest level. However, questions remain about his ability to play out from the back — a key requirement for modern Premier League sides. If PSG are willing to sell for around £26 million, the move could be seen as a rare market opportunity for a goalkeeper of his calibre. Yet for Chelsea, balancing his wages, the existing goalkeeping setup, and other transfer priorities could make the deal less likely.

As things stand, Donnarumma’s future is set to be one of the major talking points of the final weeks of the summer transfer window. Whether he ends up at Stamford Bridge, Old Trafford, or elsewhere, his departure from Paris now seems only a matter of time.