Transfers
New Ederson replacement attracting Manchester City interest as medical and terms agreed for outgoing starlet
Another big-money exit is on the verge of completion out of Manchester City this summer, with the latest reports indicating a completed medical and terms.
We start our summary of events with details of a potential incoming goalkeeper at the Etihad Stadium, as uncertainty continues to linger around the future of Ederson and a potential move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr.
On the subject of the Brazilian goalkeeper, there is a feeling that significant developments could arrive in the coming days amid budgets clarifications in the Middle-East, whilst Manchester City are simultaneously agreeing a deal into the Premier League.
Following the conclusion of the 27th day of the ongoing summer transfer window, here is your daily comprehensive coverage of every transfer story and rumour circulating regarding Premier League champions Manchester City!
Arrivals
Manchester City have taken a keen interest in signing Athletico Paranaense and Brazil under-23 international goalkeeper Mycael (20) this summer as a potential new back-up if Ederson leaves and Stefan Ortega is promoted to number one. (Steve Kay, Football Transfers)
Dani Olmo‘s £50 million RB Leipzig release clause is expected to be triggered before it expires on Monday. There are clubs from both the Premier League and Spain ready to meet Olmo’s release clause following background discussions. (Ryan Taylor, Mirror)
Departures
Derby County inserted a sell-on clause into the deal that took Liam Delap to Manchester City in 2019. (Derbyshire Live)
Today or tomorrow, every Saudi Arabian club will know their budget for the ongoing summer transfer window. Rumours from a former Al-Nassr player speaking on Tuesday night indicated that Ederson is close to joining the Saudi Pro League and will earn £1 million per week. (Sam C, X)
Buxton have signed True Grant on a season-long loan from Manchester City. (Official)
Liam Delap has now passed a medical and agreed terms with Ipswich Town. (TWTD)
Ipswich Town are set to confirm the permanent signing of Manchester City’s Liam Delap in the next 24 hours. (Pete O’Rourke, Football Insider)
Joao Cancelo is so far refusing to entertain offers from Saudi Arabian duo Al-Ahli and Al-Ettifaq, who have also made €25 million offers to Manchester City which they would be happy to accept. (Sport)
Brian Barry-Murphy wants to take some Manchester City Under-23s with him into his next role, which remains unknown. Midfielder Kian Breckin is one such player. (Tolmie’s Hairdoo, X)
Kyle Walker‘s partner could have the biggest say in when he accepts an open offer from Saudi Arabia. (Tolmie’s Hairdoo, X)
Contract Renewals
N/A
Confirmed Deals
No confirmed signings
Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Southampton (£20M obligation to buy)
Lewis Fiorini to Stockport County (£300,000 potentially rising to £1 million)
True Grant to Buxton (Season-long loan)
Stefan Ortega has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Scott Carson has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City until the end of the 2024/2025 season.
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