Manchester United are entering a crucial stage in their preparations for the 2025/26 season, with squad decisions intensifying as the Premier League opener against Arsenal looms.
Ruben Amorim’s side are working to balance their roster, particularly in goalkeeping options, as fitness and form will play key roles in the campaign’s early days.
Andre Onana is currently recovering from injury and aiming to be ready for the opening fixture, a development that will influence United’s transfer plans between the sticks.
Meanwhile, other clubs continue to juggle their own goalkeeping situations, which indirectly affects United’s pursuit of new options in this position.
The goalkeeping market remains fluid, but clubs are cautious given the premium placed on stability and consistency in this vital role.
One name that has recently surfaced in speculation around United is Gianluigi Donnarumma, currently at Paris Saint-Germain and entering the final year of his contract.
Sources close to Gianluigi Donnarumma suggest he is open to leaving PSG and is open to a move to United.
His future became more uncertain after PSG signed Lille’s Lucas Chevalier, signalling potential changes in their goalkeeping hierarchy.
Despite the renewed links, United’s stance remains clear: any goalkeeper signing is contingent on Andre Onana’s departure, and there is no indication that Onana will leave Old Trafford anytime soon, as per The Athletic.
The club’s loan bid for Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez was recently rejected, reinforcing their cautious approach in the market.
As it stands, a move for Donnarumma is not expected to materialise this summer.
The focus remains on maintaining squad stability and ensuring Onana returns fit and ready to lead the line in goal.
For now, the goalkeeping situation at Old Trafford appears settled, with no immediate changes on the horizon.
United’s priority will be to support Onana’s recovery and build from there as they gear up for a demanding Premier League season ahead.
