Former Manchester United icon Paul Scholes has singled out Gianluigi Donnarumma’s move to Manchester City as the standout transfer of this summer’s window. The Italian goalkeeper, who made a high-profile switch from Paris Saint-Germain, earned Scholes’s admiration despite stiff competition from headline-grabbing moves across the Premier League.
Valued at a bargain around £26 million, the deal stood out for its blend of affordability and quality, earning it the “signing of the window” medal in Scholes’s view. He didn’t just praise the move—he confirmed he’d have welcomed Donnarumma into Manchester United “any time,” underscoring just how high his value is in the eyes of one of England’s greatest midfield legends.
That said, Scholes also raised a strategic red flag. While he lauded Donnarumma’s raw talent, he questioned whether the goalkeeper’s basic style—relying less on ball-playing skills—maps well according to Manchester City’s high-demand tactical system.
With Ederson departing and the next season looming, Donnarumma now finds himself in prime position to challenge for the No. 1 role, potentially reshaping the goalkeeping dynamics at the Etihad Stadium.
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