Latest reports are confirming that Chelsea are in the race for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.They will, however, face competition from Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain for the Italian.
The 18-year-old Italian sensation has made the headlines several times over the last two years for his top performances. He is currently playing for Milan but given the club’s mediocre form, he could well be headed for an exit. His agent Mino Raiola has all but gone out on a war with the club executives since last summer and wanted to take Donnarumma out of the Italian city. He would prove to be an asset for Chelsea for many years should the Blues be able to table a substantial bid for him.
Since the arrival of Petr Cech in the summer of 2004, the goalkeeping position at Chelsea has had the problem of plenty. Cech replaced the then Chelsea number one Carlo Cudicini with some impressive performances. The Czech Republic international kept hold of his starting spot for a decade before being replaced by Belgian shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois. The story was similar, only this time Cech was on the receiving end and the club legend moved on by joining North London side Arsenal.
It now seems that the Blues’ current number one could be ready to part ways with the Stamford Bridge outfit. The Belgian is yet to sign a contract extension and has done little to quash the rumours about him leaving.
He has been reportedly on Real’s shopping list since Real Madrid president Florentino Perez missed out on Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea. If recent reports are to be believed, Paris Saint Germain is not far behind either on chasing his signature. This would mean that getting the Italian goalkeeper could prove to be a vital move if Chelsea are to maintain their high standards of performance in goal.
As for Donnarumma, the player recently signed a new contract at the San Siro last summer but his attitude in the summer was less than pleasant for the fans. They did not like the young goalkeeper’s stance and saw him as a money-grabbing player. They have on multiple occasions made their feelings heard and this behaviour of the fans has left the keeper distraught and he could be on the move come this summer to get away from the toxic treatment he is being dished out at Milan.
