The Brazilian international Ederson’s departure has not been “ruled out,” according to sources, and Manchester City has already “selected” the “ideal replacement.” The 31-year-old spent about £35 million during the 2017 summer transfer window to join Man City from Benfica. As one of the Premier League’s top goalkeepers and a player who has made nearly 350 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s team, Ederson has been an excellent addition.
Only contracted through 2026, the 27-cap Brazil international was linked to a summer transfer to the Saudi Pro League. Guardiola acknowledged Ederson’s “options” to depart Manchester City in the summer of July. Guardiola remarked, “I’m not sure if he needs to look at other options right now.” “Obviously, I want him to stay.” The clubs are now the deciding factor. No touch in the past few days, so I’m not sure what’s going on. Training and sticking with us until the transfer window closes and we see what transpires are the issues.
Citizens set sights on Serie A goalkeeper as an Ederson replacement
The Spanish publication Fichajes claims that Manchester City is looking into goalkeeping alternatives in case Ederson leaves in the near future. During the summer, the Brazil international was frequently connected to the Saudi Pro League. Top European clubs are reportedly interested in the goalkeeper as well.
According to reports, Manchester City is interested in AC Milan player Maignan, who might see a move to the Premier League as a step up in his career from Serie A. According to the source, the Citizens believe the 29-year-old would be a fantastic match for Pep Guardiola’s team because of his ability to both initiate attacks and do his regular goalkeeping duties.
Since the Premier League winners have reportedly not yet made a firm offer or discussed a possible deal with Maignan’s representatives, a January move to England for the Frenchman seems extremely unlikely.
