Galatasaray chases Ederson, Manchester City has not received a offer yet

On July 26, in the football transfer market this summer, trading trends of goalkeeper positions were frequently released, among which Galatasaray's pursuit of Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has attracted much attention. According to well-known reporter Romano, Galatasaray has a strong interest in Ederson and has held multiple rounds of negotiations with the Manchester City goalkeeper on personal terms. However, as of now, Manchester City has not received an official offer from Galatasaray.

Ederson, the Brazilian goalkeeper, has quickly grown into a key member of the team since he transferred from Benfica to Manchester City for €40 million in 2017. In his many seasons at Manchester City, he has made more than 350 appearances and 168 clean sheets. With his excellent goal line technology and accurate long pass dispatch, he has made many achievements in Manchester City. Last season, Ederson played 40 times for Manchester City. Although the team's defense line has experienced twists and turns and has conceded a total of 54 goals, Ederson's key save in many games is still an important guarantee for Manchester City's stable performance. His contract with Manchester City expires in 2026 and occupies a central position in the team's tactical system.

On Galatasaray, after the meritorious captain Fernando Musleira left the team, a top goalkeeper urgently needed to sit in the defense line. Turkish media reported that Galatasaray had reached a preliminary oral agreement with Ederson and his agent and provided him with a contract until 2028. Previously, it was reported that Galatasaray made a quotation of 3 million euros to Manchester City, hoping to facilitate the transaction, but Manchester City valuation of Ederson was as high as 10 million euros, and there was a big gap in transfer fees between the two sides. In addition, in terms of player salaries, Ederson expects an annual salary of 10 million euros, and Galatasaray currently offers a quotation of 7.5 million euros, which has also become a key issue that both sides need to negotiate further.

Manchester Guardiola has always praised Ederson's performance and regarded it as an indispensable part of the team. Even with the rumors of transfer, Ederson made a clear statement during Manchester City's pre-season: "My future is here." Manchester City is currently in the goalkeeper position. In addition to Ederson, Ortega also has the intention to leave the team. The team is looking for his next home and signed Betinelli as a substitute goalkeeper. But from the perspective of overall lineup planning, Manchester City is not in a hurry to sell Ederson.