Manchester City’s Stance on Ederson’s Future Amid Interest in Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester City is intent on retaining goalkeeper Ederson this transfer window, although they are eyeing PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma as a potential replacement should Ederson leave. The Italian goalkeeper, 31, has been linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain following a change in management under Luis Enrique, despite playing a key role in their Champions League triumph last season.

City has not received any formal offers for Ederson and remains confident that he will stay for the final year of his contract. Head coach Pep Guardiola has expressed his hope that Ederson remains, dismissing rumors of a departure as “99 percent false.” However, the club has not closed the door on a possible switch, especially if Ederson considers a move in the coming weeks.

While City continues to weigh their options, they are also monitoring Donnarumma’s situation. The club has shown interest in signing the Italian international, especially given his current parent club’s uncertain future at PSG. City’s current number three goalkeeper is Stefan Ortega, who is competing with new signing James Trafford for playing time following Trafford’s return from Burnley.

Recently, Guardiola deployed Ederson and Trafford for equal periods during a friendly match against Palermo, intending to foster competition between the two shot-stoppers this season.

Guardiola hopes Ederson remains Manchester City’s first-choice goalkeeper this season

City is considering a move for PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma as a potential replacement

Galatasaray has expressed interest in Ederson and could make a bid for him