United have lined up their next blockbuster transfer, INEOS preparing £26m opening bid for “generational” superstar – report

Manchester United’s goalkeeping problem is yet to be solved, but INEOS certainly have plans to remedy this before the summer transfer window closes.

Andre Onana is currently injured, and even if he returns, Ruben Amorim would love for a new shot-stopper given the number of times his No.1 let him down last season.

Backup keeper Altay Bayindir also struggled last term, and with his future likely to lie away from Old Trafford, United could do with help in the market.

Emiliano Martinez seemed to be the preferred choice but Aston Villa’s asking price meant a deal never materialised with United’s loan offer getting rebuffed.

PSG want to sell Gianluigi Donnarumma

Now, Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has emerged as a legitimate target, with the Champions League winners keen to move him on instead of losing him on a free next season.

There were rumours of the Italian staying put, but now, Stretty News have claimed that United are preparing their first official offer for the “generational” goalkeeper.

PSG reportedly valued Donnarumma at more than £30 million, but INEOS are preparing to submit an opening offer in the region of £26 million.

“Manchester United are ready to launch an onslaught for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, whose future is engulfed in uncertainty.

United preparing opening offer

“Sources close to Stretty News reveal that Man Utd are preparing to launch an offer worth £26 million for the Euro 2020 hero. This figure might be deemed sufficient, given that the player’s contract will expire in less than a year.

“These sources also confirm Donnarumma’s great desire to embark on a new career chapter in the Premier League.”

So far this window, the Red Devils have refrained from submitting an offer for a target if the player has not expressed his desire to move to Manchester, as seen from the Benjamin Sesko case.

If this report is true, the former AC Milan ace seems to be keen on a switch to Old Trafford even without Champions League football.

That explains why he has rejected mega-money moves to Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

The Parisian club have their eyes on Lucas Chevalier and Martinez as possible replacements.

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