Galatasaray in Talks to Sign Ederson from Manchester City

Galatasaray are in talks with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper Ederson. Both clubs are still far apart on the transfer fee. The Brazilian wants to move to Turkey after Galatasaray made an official €10 million bid, but City want closer to €25 million. According to reports, City values Ederson at around £13 to £15 million, which is significantly higher than the initial bid made by Galatasaray for the goalkeeper.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Galatasaray made a first bid of €10 million for Ederson, Manchester City‘s 31-year-old goalkeeper. However, City has indicated they seek a fee closer to €25 million. Negotiations are continuing, with both sides aiming to find common ground before the transfer window closes. Ederson missed City’s Premier League opener against Wolves due to illness, with new signing James Trafford taking his place as confirmed in recent reports. The Turkish club wants the deal to be done soon, as Champions League squad registration ends on September 2. Ederson himself wants the move, seeing it as a fresh start after a difficult season in Manchester.

CONTEXT: HOW CITY AND GALATASARAY HAVE FARED

Manchester City had a disappointing 2024/25 season, finishing third in the Premier League for the first time under Pep Guardiola and without any trophies as noted in previous updates. Despite Ederson playing in 40 matches and keeping 13 clean sheets, the team is now restructuring its squad. City started the new season strong, defeating Wolves 4-0 to take an early lead in the Premier League according to sources. Galatasaray, meanwhile, finished as Turkish champions last season and are prioritizing the signing of a top goalkeeper this window. If Ederson joins, he will bring much-needed experience as they prepare for a challenging European campaign.

LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT COMES NEXT?

Negotiations between City and Galatasaray are expected to continue over the coming days. City may lower their asking price as the window deadline approaches, especially with Ederson showing interest in the move. If the transfer goes through, City reportedly want PSG stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma as a replacement. Galatasaray’s next match is against Antalyaspor in the Süper Lig, while City faces Tottenham in the Premier League. With the Champions League group stage on the horizon, both teams are eager to finalize their squads. Turkish teams must register new signings for the Champions League by September 2, making the coming weeks crucial for Galatasaray and Ederson’s future.