Ederson has been Manchester City's first-choice goalkeeper since 2017 and has won several Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy. However, the Brazilian goalkeeper has been plagued with a groin problem since the start of the season, which has reportedly prompted Guardiola to look for his replacement.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Per the Mirror, The Cityzens are planning to step up their interest in FC Porto and Portugal custodian Diogo Costa, who has a £63 million ($81m) buy-out clause in his existing deal that runs until 2027. While the English champions consider the release clause too high, they remain confident of landing the player for £50m this summer as the club's new director of football, Hugo Viana, shares a close bond with Costa's agent, Jorge Mendes.
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Premier League legend and former City custodian David James has recently urged the Cityzens to consider signing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as an Ederson replacement.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?
Guardiola's team will be back in action in the Premier League in midweek as they host Aston Villa in a crucial fixture.