Manchester United are increasingly likely to sign Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) outcast Gianluigi Donnarumma – according to the latest betting.
The odds of Donnarumma’s transfer to Man Utd have shortened in the aftermath of their defeat to Arsenal on the opening Matchday of the 2025/26 Premier League season – from 8/1 to 3/1.
Goalkeeping Error Proves Costly As Man Utd Lose to Arsenal
The Red Devils lost 1-0 to Arsenal, by a solitary 13th-minute goal from Riccardo Calafiori, in their Premier League opener at the weekend.
A defeat that has piled more early pressure on Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim. If he cannot turn things around, he may have to make way for a new coach.
Former England manager Gareth Southgate is 4/1 favourite with football betting sites to become the next Man Utd boss.
While according to the Gianluigi Donnarumma next club betting odds – United could turn to the out-of-favour keeper.
He’s now as short as 3/1 to head to Old Trafford.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim picked Altay Bayindir ahead of recently-recovered Andre Onana for the Premier League opener against Arsenal on Sunday.
The Turkish goalkeeper made a costly mistake in the 13th minute, palming Declan Rice’s corner straight at Riccardo Calafiori. Lurking on the goal line, the defender headed it in to make it 1-0 for Arsenal.
Man Utd had 22 shots against the Gunners, seven of which landed on target. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, however, expertly handed the pressure to ensure victory for the away team.
🗣 Mikel Arteta: “We reacted to a mistake [from Bayindir] and that gave us an opportunity to win the game.” pic.twitter.com/ONSMZBXuvv
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After the game, former Crystal Palace man Clinton Morrison explained why Man Utd must go after a top goalkeeper.
“Manchester United have a problem.
“There [are] rumours of [a move for] the Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez. Now [PSG’s] Gianluigi Donnarumma has become available. If I’m United I am going to get a top-quality goalkeeper. Andre Onana has made some big mistakes last season. Goalkeepers are the last line of defence and they can’t afford to make mistakes like that.“
Man Utd Transfer Odds for Gianluigi Donnarumma Shrink After Arsenal Loss
The keeper is looking for a new club, with his agent and Gianluigi Donnarumma threatened PSG with legal action, has announced his exit after the Parisians dropped him from the UEFA Super Cup squad.
According to reports, Les Parisien want just £26 million for the highly rated Italian goalkeeper.
With neither Andre Onana nor Altay Bayindir living up to expectations, Man Utd have identified Donnarumma as a transfer target. Following the loss against Arsenal, the odds of them signing the 26-year-old have shortened to 3/1 (from 8/1).
Gianluigi Donnarumma Transfer Odds – Man Utd in Second Place
| Club | Odds |
| Man City | 2/5 |
| Man Utd | 3/1 |
| PSG | 7/1 |
| Any Saudi Club | 20/1 |
| Bayern Munich | 20/1 |
Note: Odds listed are subject to change
Manchester United are also seemingly in the running for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The bookmakers are giving Man Utd 10/3 odds of signing the Argentinian.
Man City Still Leading the Race for Gianluigi Donnarumma, But He May Not Be a Priority
Odds suggest Manchester City are leading the race to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG. They, however, seemingly do not need him as much as their crosstown foes.
Man City signed James Trafford earlier summer, bringing him back to Manchester after a two-year spell at Burnley. On Saturday, he made his Premier League debut for City, making three saves as his team cruised to a 4-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
James Trafford spent eight years in Manchester City’s academy, going on loan in the EFL before leaving permanently for Burnley in 2023.
Today, on his first senior appearance for City, he marks it with a clean sheet in a 4-0 victory 👏 pic.twitter.com/bSDfUJ1y8b
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Manchester City, however, could lose Ederson before the summer transfer window. To provide cover, Pep Guardiola may theoretically look for a player of Donnarumma’s quality.
