Gianluigi Donnarumma is destined to become a legendary stopper. The 18-year-old is already the clubs No.1 not to mention breaking into the Italian national team while being touted as the successor to Gigi Buffon.
Despite his tender age, he's been garnering shitloads of attention from world football, and the budding talent is quickly becoming the face of AC Milan while already on big bucks.
(Check out Donnarumma going through his paces in a set of epic training drills:)
(Credit: AC Milan)
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There's many reasons why Donnarumma is being tipped for greatness. He's not only producing heroics between the sticks, which has seen him compile loads of clean-sheets, but also churning out match-winning performances.
So, needless to say, he's attracting plenty of attention.
(Donnarumma saves a penalty from Juventus' Paulo Dybala. Image: PA)
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And the latest rumour surfacing emanates from Italy via Sky Italia who claim Manchester City are set to make an offer in the region of £104-135 million!
Pep Guardiola remains hellbent on drafting in a new keeper after his current crop have failed to deliver. From Joe Hart being deemed surplus to requirements to Willy Caballero and Claudio Bravo unable to nail down a regular spot.
That's where Donnarumma comes into the mix.
(Donnarumma gestures towards the crowd while playing for Italy. Image: PA)
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The Spaniard is hoping to secure the services of his ideal candidate as they mount a serious threat on all fronts come next season with the Premier League out of reach this campaign, as well as failing to progress in the Champions League.
It appears City will flex their financial muscle in order to land their man.
Though the fallen-European giants could return to their glory days if their takeover comes to fruition. But their transfer priorities will lie in holding onto Donnarumma who's reportedly stalling on contract talks which has alerted clubs.
Could the monster offer be too hard to turn down?
Featured Image Credit: PATopics: AC Milan, Gianluigi Donnarumma