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Liam Wood

Leonardo confirms PSG transfer stance on Gianluigi Donnarumma amid Chelsea transfer links

Gianluigi Donnarumma is a man in demand ahead of the summer transfer window - as several elite European clubs set their sights on an absolute goalkeeping bargain.

The 22-year-old has already played over 200 games for Serie A giants AC Milan, who currently trail city rivals Inter Milan by 11 points in this season's title race.

Widely regarded as one of the best stoppers in world football already, the Italy number one has attracted attention from the likes of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

Indeed, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, it's looking increasingly likely that Donnarumma is gearing up for a high-profile move abroad.

Agent Mino Raiola and the player are yet to agree new terms in Milan - amid reports has he has been offered upwards of £10million a year by an unnamed club to leave the San Siro.

PSG, though, have seemingly distanced themselves from links with Donnarumma.

Speaking after the French club defeated Bayern Munich in the first leg of their crunch Champions League last-eight tie last night, PSG director Leonardo told Sky Italy: "Donnarumma? I don't talk about transfers now, Navas is great."

As far as links with Chelsea are concerned, the number one position has changed hands frequently in recent times.

Indeed, before a year-long transfer ban was enforced, the Premier League side splashed out a staggering £72million to bring Kepa Arrizabalaga to Stamford Bridge from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.

However, following a number of high-profile errors, the Spaniard was replaced by Edouard Mendy last summer.

It cost Chelsea around £20million for his signature, too, so the chance to sign such a high-quality goalkeeper, on a free transfer, should not be ignored lightly.

Donnarumma, who joined Milan from the Napoli academy, has been capped 25 times for his country already and is the long-term successor to Italian legend - and namesake - Gianluigi Buffon.

Donnarumma has made 48 appearances so far this season for club and country.

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