‘It Would Be a Huge Mistake if Manchester United Don’t Sign Him’ – Wayne Rooney on Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester United icon, Wayne Rooney, has strongly advised the Red Devils to secure the signature of 26-year-old Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is currently unsettled at Paris Saint-Germain.

According to Rooney, Donnarumma’s arrival at Old Trafford would inject much-needed stability, confidence, and calmness into United’s defensive structure — something the team has been missing in recent seasons.

Rooney Draws Edwin van der Sar Comparison

Speaking via his YouTube channel, the former England captain reflected on a familiar scenario from the past when legendary Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar joined Manchester United. At that time, Van der Sar replaced Roy Carroll and Tim Howard, whose inconsistent performances failed to earn full trust from the backline.

Rooney explained:

“I remember when we had Roy Carroll and Tim Howard in goal. There wasn’t complete trust from the defenders. But the moment Edwin van der Sar came in, everything changed. He calmed the defence, the players trusted him fully, and performance levels went up.”

The Manchester United legend stressed that the same formula could work again if the club moved decisively to bring in Donnarumma, especially given current concerns around Andre Onana and Altay Bayındır.

Why Rooney Thinks United Need Donnarumma

Rooney highlighted that confidence between defenders and goalkeepers is crucial at the top level. He insisted that United’s defence currently lacks this trust with Onana and Bayındır, which is hurting performances on the pitch.

“I think with Donnarumma, who is just 26 and already among the best keepers in the world, Manchester United would be making a mistake if they don’t act. It would be crazy not to go for him,” Rooney emphasized.

Recent Errors Highlight Goalkeeping Concerns

LMSINT MEDIA recalls that Manchester United’s latest Premier League clash against Arsenal highlighted these issues once again. An error from Altay Bayındır, who started in goal, contributed directly to United’s narrow loss to the Gunners.

Although Bayındır argued that he was fouled by Arsenal defender William Saliba, the referee allowed the goal to stand, resulting in Manchester United’s first defeat of the season.

Donnarumma’s PSG Situation

Meanwhile, Donnarumma’s future at Paris Saint-Germain looks uncertain. PSG manager Luis Enrique has openly confirmed that the Italian goalkeeper is no longer central to his plans, and the 26-year-old has yet to commit to a new deal with the French champions.

With his contract situation unresolved and his talent unquestionable, Wayne Rooney believes this is the perfect opportunity for Manchester United to swoop in and finally solve their goalkeeping instability.