Manchester City look set to part ways with long-time No.1 Ederson, as Turkish giants Galatasaray approach City with an initial bid for the Brazilian goalkeeper.
According to reports, Ederson is edging closer to a move away from the Etihad Stadium after eight successful seasons, with Galatasaray preparing to open negotiations over a transfer fee.
The 31-year-old was previously linked with a switch to the Saudi Pro League last summer but remained with City—this time, however, a departure appears more likely ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
Galatasaray are interested in signing Manchester City keeper Ederson and have held talks on the player side.
As of Saturday morning, Manchester City are yet to receive any formal bid.? pic.twitter.com/3xj0uhTRuc
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 19, 2025
In response, City are already lining up a replacement and have re-entered talks with Burnley to bring back academy product James Trafford. The 22-year-old shot-stopper left City for Turf Moor in 2023 without making a senior appearance, but has since blossomed into one of England’s most promising goalkeepers, impressing in the Championship last season.
Although Newcastle United had emerged as frontrunners for Trafford’s signature—with a £27 million bid rejected in June—City are now considered favourites to secure his return. The club is currently negotiating the terms of a £40 million buyback clause included in Trafford’s original move.
Understand Stefan Ortega is an option for Burnley in case they lose James Trafford. No approach yet.#MCFC considering Trafford and have a £40m buyback, as @FabrizioRomano called. Newcastle have also been working on a deal for the Burnley keeper viewing Trafford as a top… pic.twitter.com/S8rhGW5hRz
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 18, 2025
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