Manchester City and Manchester United still seem to be working on potential deals before the closure of the summer transfer window.
Manchester United’s top target is Carlos Baleba, who has emerged as one of the Premier League’s best young players since his move to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023.
As for the blue half of the footballing city, Pep Guardiola’s side have started talks to sign Rodrygo, while Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent suggested he could join City by naming the Premier League as his next destination.
With the English top-flight shaping up to be as competitive as ever, slacking off in the summer transfer window could prove to be a regrettable decision for any side.
Rio Ferdinand says Man United won’t be able to afford Gianluigi Donnarumma signing because of Carlos Baleba
A position that both Manchester City and Manchester United could be looking to improve is goalkeeper, with both clubs linked with Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Unintentionally, Andre Onana could derail United’s pursuit of Donnarumma as the Red Devils have found it difficult to move him on this summer.
On the other hand, Donnarumma looks keen to join Manchester City and now, Rio Ferdinand has claimed that with Baleba valued at £115 million, Manchester United will be unable to afford the signings of both players.
Ferdinand said: “I’d love to see him in the Premier League, great goalkeeper.”
“I’m hearing rumours about Man United, I don’t think they’ve got enough for him and Baleba but if they’re having to prioritise a midfielder or a goalkeeper, I would 100 per cent go down the midfielder route. One hundred percent.”
PSG expert reveals who out of Man City and Man United is pushing for Gianluigi Donnarumma
City could be grateful to Carlos Baleba if he makes his way to Old Trafford for big money and unintentionally stops them from signing one of the best goalkeepers in Europe – who L’Equipe claimed could be available for an initial fee of €40 million (£34 million) and €15 million (£12.9 million) in add-ons.
However, Paris Saint-Germain fan and French journalist Julien Laurens revealed that Manchester City are pushing to sign Donnarumma and remain the only club interested in his signature.
As a result, perhaps Rio Ferdinand’s theory could ring true.
