Turkish champions Galatasaray have reportedly submitted a formal offer for Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson. The initial proposal is worth around €10 million, but City have made it clear they won’t green-light the move unless an improved bid is submitted. Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma could replace the Brazilian stopper.
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Should Ederson be lured away to Istanbul, City already have their sights set on a replacement with PSG’s Donnarumma emerging as the leading candidate. The Italian shot-stopper, who famously guided his nation to Euro 2020 glory, has been frozen out in Paris with Luis Enrique preferring new arrival Lucas Chevalier.
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Galatasaray are believed to have put forward a mammoth contract to lure Ederson from Manchester. The terms reportedly include €8 million per season over five years, a package that would make him one of the best-paid players in Turkish football history, as reported by journalist Orazio Accomando.
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Donnarumma has gone from indispensable to expendable in a matter of weeks, with new signing Chevalier leapfrogging him in the pecking order. Despite being pushed to the sidelines, Donnarumma continues to train professionally with the squad. However, with his future hanging in the balance, a move to City would represent a lifeline to reignite his career.
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For Ederson, the chance to lead a new project as Fernando Muslera’s successor in Turkey could prove tempting, especially with a mega-salary and the promise of Champions League football on the table. But City, wary of losing one of their most trusted lieutenants, are preparing themselves to drive a hard bargain, as reported by .
