As Manchester City enter a new week of preparations ahead of pre-season, all eyes are on the goalkeeping department—where uncertainty looms large.
The future of Ederson remains unresolved, with growing interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are awaiting Galatasaray’s official opening bid for Ederson.
Talks between the player and the Turkish club have already taken place, although negotiations between the two clubs have yet to begin. Nevertheless, Galatasaray appear determined to push forward with their pursuit of the Brazilian shot-stopper.
Should Ederson depart, City have already identified their preferred replacement: Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. The 21-year-old, who came through City’s youth system before joining Burnley, is reportedly at the top of Pep Guardiola’s shortlist to fill the void.
From Manchester City’s perspective, resolving the situation swiftly is vital. With pre-season training set to resume on July 28, the club are keen to finalize Ederson’s exit—as well as Trafford’s arrival—before then. Achieving clarity this week would allow the squad to enter the new campaign with stability in a key position.
The ball is now in Galatasaray’s court. If the Turkish club submit a bid that meets City’s expectations, negotiations could accelerate quickly.
In that case, the reigning Premier League champions may secure both an outgoing and an incoming transfer before the weekend.
While there are still moving parts, this week is shaping up to be pivotal in determining who will be Manchester City’s number one when the 2025/26 season begins.