Everybody knows about one of Manchester City's transfer rules. If a player wants to leave, they can. They just have to bring the right offer to the club and that will be accepted; Leroy Sane, Ferran Torres, and Sergio Gomez are just some of the players who have done this.
One of the lesser known parts of that rule is that the right offer includes the right timing, and it is here where Ederson becomes relevant.
As the summer goes on, it may have to become relevant. Ederson has had strong interest from the Saudi Pro League in the transfer market.
Al-Ittihad were very keen on the 30-year-old goalkeeper, then Al-Nassr had a £25m offer rejected by the Blues, and now reportedly Al-Ittihad are ready to enter the bidding process. READ MORE: 'Outstanding, exceptional talent' - City wildcard who could catch Pep's eye ALSO READ: Man City tour squad revealed as trialist joins Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish City can't control interest from other clubs in their players, but they can control the status of their players.
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