Manchester City Goalkeeper Edelson He has reached a verbal agreement to join the Saudi Pro League team. Al Ittihad, According to multiple reports.
The Brazilian goalkeeper is considering a move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
Al-Ittihad have made Ederson the same offer that rivals Al Nasr made earlier in the transfer window which, if accepted, would make him the world’s highest-paid goalkeeper.
However, negotiations over Ederson’s transfer fee are still ongoing between the two clubs.
Manchester City have rejected an offer for Ederson from Al Nasr. GBP 25 million.
The Premier League champions are seeking a transfer fee of at least £40million to part with the 30-year-old this summer.
Pep Guardiola He admitted he was unsure whether Ederson would stay at Manchester City past the transfer deadline.
The City manager told the goalkeeper he wanted to stay at the club, but Ederson “See more options.”
Manchester City have named two potential replacements if Ederson were to leave the Etihad.
Sunderland Anthony Patterson Former City Academy star James Trafford The current Burnley players are attracting attention from the club.
Stephen Ortega If Ederson leaves the club, he is likely to be promoted to first-team captain after impressing in 20 appearances last season.
City are also keen to bring in a back-up goalkeeper to challenge Ortega.
Al-Ittihad are also reportedly interested in signing the Manchester City midfielder. Kevin De BruyneHowever, the Belgian is yet to agree personal terms with the Saudi Arabian club.
De Bruyne is in the final year of his contract with City and could be available on a free transfer next summer.
The Saudi Pro League side are set to complete a deal for the Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby The deal, worth around £50 million, is expected to close next week.
