Gianluigi Donnarumma to stay at AC Milan, Man City to intercept Antonio Rudiger deal - reports

The goalkeeper, via his representative, had rejected an extension worth €5m (£4.34m) per year and would become a free agent next summer.

After fan protests and an active Rossoneri transfer market, he seems to have changed his mind.

According to today’s newspaper, Donnarumma spent time with his family over the last few days – after Italy’s elimination from the Under-21 European Championship – and has decided to stay at Milan.

Raiola is still urging him to go for Real Madrid, but the 18-year-old at least appears to be ready for a renewal.

It’s claimed that no appointment has been set with CEO Marco Fassone, but next week is bound to be decisive.

Antonio Rudiger’s fate might not be sealed yet, as after Roma agreed terms with Chelsea, Manchester City have dived in with a new offer.

The transfer has been as good as agreed since Friday night, when Antonio Conte’s club shook hands on €33m (£28.6m) plus another €5m (£4.34m) in performance-related bonuses.

A medical is due for Tuesday or Wednesday, after Rudiger and Germany have taken part in tonight’s Confederations Cup Final against Chile in Russia.

However, reports suggest Manchester City are determined to intercept and spark a bidding war.

Rudiger’s brother has not yet agreed personal terms with Chelsea, so there could well be a twist in the tale. If Giallorossi director of sport Monchi is able to squeeze a few more millions out of this Premier League bidding war, then Roma will be all for it.

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