Peter Schmeichel has revealed that he attempted to persuade Gianluigi Donnarumma to join Manchester United after their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.

A first-half header from Phil Foden, plus a double from Erling Haaland after the break sealed a comfortable win for Pep Guardiola’s side in the first Manchester derby of the season at the Etihad Stadium.

Donnarumma, meanwhile, was handed his debut for City following his £26 million move from Paris Saint-Germain on the final day of the summer transfer window.

The Italy international registered an impressive performance for City as he offered a commanding presence in the box and produced a superb save to deny Bryan Mbeumo in the second half.

Schmeichel, who was working as a pundit for the game at the Etihad Stadium, approached Don

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