Manchester City may witness the departure of their mainstay goalkeeper, Ederson, from Etihad Stadium this summer. This development follows the emergence of new transfer talks for the Brazilian player.
Ederson's future has been a hot topic throughout the summer window, with interest from multiple clubs fueling ongoing speculation despite periods of silence. Galatasaray has been most notably linked to these rumors. While recent British reports suggested that Ederson was likely to remain at Manchester City for the 2025/26 campaign, fresh claims indicate that Galatasaray is not ready to back down.
The goalkeeper’s situation has already seen several twists and turns. He publicly dismissed rumors during FIFA Club World Cup matches by labeling 99% of them as "fake" and reaffirmed his commitment to Manchester City. However, this hasn't deterred potential suitors. Napoli reportedly explored a deal earlier in the summer but withdrew due to financial constraints. Meanwhile, Galatasaray's interest advanced to reported personal term agreements before stalling over disagreements on City’s valuation and player’s salary request.
Despite these complications, Galatasaray remains persistent in their pursuit. Their manager Okan Buruk described Ederson as “a very important option” while acknowledging that they need approval from Manchester City.
Emergence of new competitors
In recent weeks Fenerbahçe have also shown interest in acquiring Ederson which could potentially lead to a domestic bidding war between Turkish clubs.
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Galatasaray have initiated new transfer talks for Manchester City's number one choice goalkeeper with all agreements still pending finalization.
This latest move suggests that Galatasaray might be willing to revisit terms hoping they can bridge their previous offers and Manchester City's demands. It remains unclear whether their new approach includes an improved fee, alternative payment structure, or revised salary proposal for the Brazilian.
Delicate equation for Manchester City
From Manchester City’s perspective, the situation is delicate. They have re-signed James Trafford from Burnley but still face uncertainty over Stefan Ortega’s future. This means that any departure of Ederson would necessitate a significant reshuffle in their goalkeeping department.
Manchester City may have to deal with speculation around Ederson until well into the final stages of the summer market. The coming weeks will determine whether Galatasaray's renewed talks can overcome the financial hurdles that seemingly stalled their pursuit earlier in this window.
