Ederson clarity, Dani Olmo truth, Eberechi Eze links - Man City transfer state of play
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEderson is no closer to leaving Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's squad takes shape for the upcoming season. The Brazilian has been tempted by offers from the Saudi Pro League this summer, and Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad have both shown enough interest to enquire with City over what it would take to sign him.
Guardiola said on Tuesday evening he did not know if Ederson would stay in Manchester, but that he hoped he would. City value Ederson and are holding out for a sizable fee from Al-Ittihad after Al-Nassr's bid of £25m was breezily brushed aside.
This has been known all summer, yet there is still no sign of any club meeting the valuation. ALSO READ: Pep drops fresh contract clue as Grealish and City bring New York to standstill ALSO READ: Two players can prove Pep Guardiola's unpopular Man City transfer decision right As the Manchester Evening News reported, if Ederson were to go a replacement would be needed but there is confidence in Stefan Ortega stepping up to No.1 duties as he did so well last season.
That stance would rule out a move for a high-profile goalkeeper such as Gianluigi Donnarumma or Jan Oblak. City are also not looking to sign Dani Olmo this summer, despite links refusing to die down.
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