Report: Man City eye 'ideal replacement' for Ederson

The 31-year-old joined Man City from Benfica for around £35m during the 2017 summer transfer window.

Ederson has been a superb signing as he's consistently been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League and has made just short of 350 appearances for Pep Guardiola's side.

The 27-cap Brazil international is only under contract until 2026 and was linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in the summer.

In July, Guardiola admitted Ederson had "options" to leave Man City in the summer.

"I don't know - he has to see maybe now other options," Guardiola said.

"Of course I'd like him to stay. Depends now 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 see what happens."

A report in Spain claims Man City have 'chosen' their 'ideal' replacement for Ederson as they 'want to sign' AC Milan star Mike Maignan.

Man City have struggled in recent weeks as they have lost four games in a row across all competitions. Their losses came against Tottenham Hotspur, AFC Bournemouth, Sporting Lisbon and Brighton.

Most of Man City's stars have been underperforming and Phil Foden is one player who has been out of sorts. He has just one assist in his eight Premier League appearances this season. 

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