Manchester City and Arsenal are among several clubs reportedly monitoring the progress of 16-year-old Turkish goalkeeper Deniz Dönmezer, who currently plays for Adana Demirspor.
Turkish journalist Salim Manav tweeted on X that: “Deniz Dönmezer, who plays for Adana Demirspor, was followed by scouts from Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham from the Premier League and Juventus from Serie A.
“Deniz Dönmezer has previously been on the agenda of Hull City and Fenerbahçe.”
The Premier League champions have a history of identifying and nurturing young talent, and Dönmezer is the latest promising prospect to come onto their radar.
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The young goalkeeper has impressed with his performances in the Turkish Super Lig, attracting interest from several top European clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Juventus.
While a move to a major European club may be on the horizon for Dönmezer, it’s likely that he would initially join Manchester City’s youth academy before potentially progressing to the first team.
Meanwhile, Manchester City’s current goalkeeping situation remains stable, with Ederson as the undisputed first-choice and Stefan Ortega Moreno providing reliable backup.
However, the club’s long-term planning always involves identifying and developing young talent, and Dönmezer fits the profile of a promising goalkeeper who could have a bright future.