Goalkeeper Ederson, who joined Man.City from Portuguese team Benfica in 2017, will end his contract in 2026 and is said to intend to move to the Saudi Pro League. However, as always, coach Pep Guardiola is always ready with a perfect alternative.

The Premier League champions have had a quiet summer so far, with Brazilian winger Savio the only arrival so far to have landed at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s side are currently in America for a pre-season tour, but they could be looking for a new goalkeeper. According to reports, Man.City could target a move for Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma following the uncertainty surrounding Ederson’s future.

According to talkSPORT, Man.City may target Paris Saint Germain goalkeeper Donnarumma and added that the 25-year-old star is ready to find a new experience in the Premier League. The Italy international joined the French giants on a free transfer from AC Milan in 2021, and has made 114 appearances for the club, winning three Ligue 1 titles. English fans know Donnarumma well after he saved penalties from Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.

Of course, any move will depend on whether Ederson finishes his time at the club or not. The Brazilian agreed terms with Al-Nassr, but the deal collapsed. However, Al-Ittihad quickly joined in and is said to be negotiating to sign this 30-year-old goalkeeper. According to reputable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the English champions are not willing to reduce their offer of more than 42 to 50 million pounds for the goalkeeper who has won 6 Premier League titles.

If Ederson leaves, and in case Man.City has difficulty in the Donnarumma deal, there is still Stefan Ortega who deserves to take on the number one position. Ortega impressed last season when he replaced the injured Ederson, and recently signed a new contract at the Etihad until 2026.

Earlier on Sunday, it was also reported that De Bruyne had agreed to move to the Saudi Pro League to play for Al-Ittihad. However, Romano has insisted that this is untrue: “Saudi sources have denied reports of Kevin De Bruyne reaching a deal with Al Ittihad – saying it is not true,” Romano wrote on X.

However, De Bruyne’s future remains uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract, and at the age of 33, there is currently no sign of a new deal at the Etihad Stadium.