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Gianluigi Donnarumma vs Emi Martinez? Man Utd urged to make 'show of big intent' with transfer upgrade in goalkeeper department

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Manchester United can make a "show of big intent" by signing Gianluigi Donnarumma, with the Italian potentially a better option than Emi Martinez.

  • Red Devils considering a new No.1
  • Initially linked with World Cup winner
  • PSG star now very much in their sights
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Red Devils are reported to be scouring the transfer market for a new No.1. Cameroonian shot-stopper Andre Onana has struggled to convince across two seasons at Old Trafford.

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  • WHAT BROWN SAID

    Quizzed on whether Donnarumma would be the most notable addition in what has been a positive window for United, ex-Red Devils star Wes Brown - speaking on behalf of UK casinos Casino.org - told GOAL: “What a keeper. Arguably one of the best keepers in the world. He’s experienced and he’s a very big lad! He’s got the experience and with that side you would be very happy.

    “The signings we have done have been very promising. I think every fan is looking forward to the start of the season now. If you were to get a 'keeper of that standard as well, it is a show of big intent and we are really going to push, not just for this season but we are taking a stance and will be there or thereabouts at the end of this season and the seasons to come.”

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    Brown added when asked if Donnarumma, who is still only 26 years of age, is a better long-term option than 32-year-old Argentine Martinez: “In that sense, yeah. Martinez has been proven in the Premier League, you would have to say that. He has done great things for his country as well.

    “Donnarumma, age wise, has got the experience, he’s dominant in goal. He’s not been in the Premier League yet but I’m pretty sure he has said that he wants to play in the Premier League. He wants to show what he can do everywhere. 'Keepers are a different breed. He shows the passion and wants to be able to play for a team in the Premier League. I think that would boost our squad and our team if that was Man Utd.”

  • WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

    United do not have any European football to offer Champions League winner Donnarumma in the upcoming campaign, but Ruben Amorim is piecing together a squad that he hopes will be fiercely competitive in domestic action across the 2025-26 season.