Man City are winning their battle to sign goalkeeper Ederson ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as clubs in Saudi Arabia continue to interest the Brazilian star.
Al-Ittihad have been interested in the 30-year-old throughout the summer transfer window and are currently in talks to secure a deal for the Premier League star in the line-up. However, these negotiations have stalled.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the talks between Al Ittihad and Man City about Ederson are not continuing, and the agreement is said to be complicated. The Saudi Arabian club are now believed to be considering their options as they have a list of targets, including a goalkeeper in La Liga.
The biggest issue seems to be the transfer fee for the Brazilian with Man City wanting €50m/€60m to part with one of their key players. The Premier League champions have been clear from the start about the money and there will be no green light until it is matched.
This is good news for Man City fans as they would not want to lose their goalkeeper when the new season starts but €60 million would also be attractive to a player who has shown signs of decline over the past 12 months.
Ederson's tricky situation at Man City
Ederson's situation at Man City is strange as the player wants to leave and the Premier League champions are happy to sell the goalkeeper as his contract at the Etihad Stadium ends in 2026.
The Brazilian has also shown signs of decline but remains a key player for Pep Guardiola as the 30-year-old is integral to the way City build at the back.
Stefan Ortega is ready to take over from Ederson if he leaves Man City ahead of the 2024/25 campaign which starts next month, but that will not happen unless Al Ittihad match the Manchester club's asking price.
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