PSG prepare for life after Gianluigi Donnarumma as Champions League winners open talks with Aston Villa target

PSG have opened talks with Lille goalkeeper Chevalier as a potential successor to Donnarumma, according to Le Parisien. Donnarumma has not accepted the club's latest offer to extend his contract and they are not prepared to improve on it, which could see them replace the Italy international this summer. Chevalier, 23, is reportedly a key target for PSG, who view him as a long-term solution in goal. However, the French international is reluctant to join as a backup and is also being monitored by Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa.

PSG are preparing contingency plans as doubts linger over Donnarumma's future at the club. While the Italian goalkeeper remains under contract until 2026 and enjoyed a great season, lifting the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France apart from the European glory. However, the lack of agreement on an extension has prompted PSG to explore alternatives. Lille president Olivier Letang has placed a €70 million (£60m/$75m) valuation on Chevalier, who is also reportedly considering extending his deal with the French side or moving abroad amid Aston Villa interest.

Donnarumma has been open about his desire to continue with PSG, but hinted that he could leave this summer, saying: "There are a lot of rumours, but the truth is that I am happy here. I feel appreciated by everyone here, the club has a lot of respect for me. I am very happy, I now have my bearings here, my priority is therefore to extend."

He had also recalled that nothing was decided at the end of the current season: "I don't know, I don't know. We will see in the next few days."

PSG will continue talks with Chevalier's camp while also monitoring Donarumma's contract situation. The club is expected to make a formal approach if the Italian does not renew in the coming weeks. Chevalier has to choose between trying a transfer to the Premier League, joining PSG or extending at Lille.