Ederson
Ederson of Man City (Image: Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho is reportedly eyeing a move for Manchester City shot-stopper Ederson ahead of next season.
The former Manchester United manager is looking to bolster a number of areas in his squad following an underwhelming first season in charge at Fenerbahce. The Turkish side have been unable to keep up with rivals Galatasaray in the Super Lig and trail by nine points despite having a game in hand.
Ederson, meanwhile, was linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium earlier this year. It now looks like the end of his tenure in the Premier League could be near.
The Brazilian will enter the final 12 months of his deal come the summer after signing a five-year deal back in 2021. Ederson was previously subject of interest from the Saudi Pro League and were rumoured to be willing to offer the 31-year-old a £900,000-a-week deal.
Besides Ederson, Fenerbahce are also targeting Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic as per Turkish outlet Fanatik. The report adds that Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar and Bayern Leverkusen forward Patrik Schick are the back-up options.
After attracting interest from elsewhere last summer, Ederson revealed Pep Guardiola was crucial for him to stay in Manchester another season. "I spoke to Pep, and it was crucial," he said.
"I’m happy to stay and fully focused on winning more titles here. I also spoke to the board, directors, and teammates, and I’m staying," the Brazilian said in August.
Guardiola admitted that ahead of that moment, there had been little in the way of conviction that Ederson would remain at the Etihad. "I don’t know – he has to see maybe now other options," he said during the January window.
"Of course, I’d like him to stay. It depends now on the clubs. I don’t know the situation. No contact in the last days. A question of training and being with us until the transfer window finishes and we will see what happens."
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Manchester City wrapped up the 2023/24 season with a fourth successive Premier League title, but they missed out on another Treble with defeat in the FA Cup final and Champions League quarter-finals. It's now time for Pep Guardiola and co to turn their attention to the transfer window.
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