Important developments for Gianluigi Donnarumma, as PSG and Manchester City have started direct talks, with a possible agreement for half the original €45-50m asking price.There has been

Manchester City remain active in the transfer market as we head into the final 12 days of the transfer window. The Blues have strengthened significantly this summer, striking early deals for Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Tijjani Reijnders before adding James Trafford later in the window.

James Trafford “would back himself in a battle against anyone” for the No.1 jersey at Manchester City, but he is likely to settle for a role as second fiddle to either Ederson or Gianluigi Donnarumma, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has told Sports Mole.

United have been courting several goalkeepers as potential successors. The strongest speculation surrounds Gianluigi Donnarumma, whilst renewed links to Aston Villa's Emi Martinez have also surfaced. Belgian prospect Senne Lammens remains on both United and Inter's radar.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, via @DAZNFootball, Donnarumma’s representatives have already held talks with the Premier League champions. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue, and the PSG goalkeeper is eager to wear the City shirt and play under Guardiola.

Football Insider has been told Gianluigi Donnarumma wants '£400,000 a week to join Man City' from PSG this summer.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has explained Ederson’s absence from the club’s matchday squad to face Wolves amid uncertainty over the Brazilian’s future.Ederson has been heavily linked