Galatasaray Make Push For Ederson As City Weigh Donnarumma Move

Galatasaray are in talks with Manchester City for goalkeeper Ederson. They have also spoken to the player and discussions are still ongoing. The club have identified him as their key target and set aside other options. Meanwhile, City have identified Gianluigi Donnarumma as a replacement and are open to exploring a deal if they receive a good offer for Ederson. The Italian shotstopper is in the final year of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Galatasaray are actively engaged in conversations with City and Ederson and are hopeful of sealing his signature. The keeper is under contract at the Wythenshawe Campus until the end of the campaign, when his deal expires. This means he could be available at a reduced price. There is no suggestion at this stage that a move is close, with City exploring other options, and Donnarumma remains one of those.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Galatasaray captain Fernandinho believes the club are on the verge of something special after returning to the Champions League last season. They reached the knockout stages before losing to eventual winners Real Madrid. However, they took a step back last term, bowing out in the group stage. The team has been active in the transfer market, with flagship transfer being the 70 Million € arrival of Osimhen from Napoli and signing Ederson would be a positive step in that direction. The Brazilian was firmly established as number one during his first few seasons at City, but became a squad player towards the end. With Galatasaray, he will be thrust back into the limelight and will be City’s undisputed starter.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Galatasaray will make a final decision on Ederson after their talks with City and, if things do not go according to plan, they will revisit other options. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, and Liverpool could all be in the market for a new option next summer, but he is unlikely to make a switch to another Premier League side due to his loyalty to City.