Galatasaray initiates first formal bid for Manchester City's Ederson
Galatasaray is reportedly on the brink of signing Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson, currently with Manchester City, following an official offer worth approximately €10 million. The Turkish club has identified Ederson as a top target, with the departure of Fernando Muslera creating a vacancy in their goalkeeping ranks [1][2][4].
Manchester City values Ederson at between £13m and £15m and, while they would prefer to keep him, discussions with intermediaries indicate a possible transfer [1][2]. Galatasaray is working diligently to finalize the deal, making Ederson their primary target ahead of other goalkeepers, such as Porto's Diogo Costa, whose transfer was rejected due to a high release clause [3].
In the event that Ederson departs, Manchester City has expressed interest in Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is currently surplus to requirements at Paris Saint-Germain. Donnarumma is seeking a Premier League move and is reportedly willing to accept a salary of around £250,000 per week [1][2]. However, PSG is asking for a transfer fee between £25m and £35m, and Donnarumma also has interest from the Saudi Pro League [1][2].
Donnarumma's situation at Paris Saint-Germain has become increasingly tense, with the goalkeeper reportedly dissatisfied with the contract terms. This tension could lead to a decrease in playing time for Donnarumma, as he competes with Luca Chevalier, who was recently acquired by PSG from Lille for €40 million [1][5].
The UEFA Super Cup match between PSG and Tottenham ended in a 2:2 draw, with PSG emerging victorious in the penalty shootout (4:3). Despite this success, Donnarumma was not included in the PSG squad for the match, with Chevalier taking his place [1][6].
This potential transfer scenario suggests that Ederson could be joining Galatasaray, while Donnarumma could be joining Manchester City as his replacement [1][2][3][4]. However, the final decision rests on the negotiations between the clubs and the players involved.
| Situation | Details | |----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Ederson to Galatasaray | Galatasaray made an official bid; City values him at £13-15m; talks ongoing, high likelihood of transfer | | Donnarumma to Manchester City | City has enquired about PSG’s Donnarumma as Ederson’s potential replacement; wage and fee demands noted |
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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- Galatasaray's potential signing of Ederson from Manchester City, currently valued between £13m and £15m, could see the Brazilian goalkeeper join the Turkish club, given the ongoing talks and Galatasaray's high interest.
- Meanwhile, Manchester City is reportedly considering Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma, surplus to requirements at Paris Saint-Germain, as a replacement for Ederson, should he depart for European leagues like the Premier League.
