Napoli hold talks with Manchester City over goalkeeper transfer | OneFootball

Manchester City have managed to retain their number one choice goalkeeper Ederson after a round of talks with Napoli last week, according to reports.

After eight seasons of top-level consistency at the Etihad Stadium, Ederson’s long-term future remains in question as the Brazilian continues to attract interest from top clubs across Europe and beyond.

This summer has been no different, with multiple suitors reportedly sounding out the club and player over a potential departure. Interest from Saudi Arabian clubs has been a recurrent theme across the last two transfer windows, with Ederson often seen as an attainable target should City decide to part ways.

Despite the Premier League giants maintaining a public position of calm around the situation, reports have steadily grown that a departure is under consideration – particularly as the club begins planning for the future in the goalkeeper department.

The 31-year-old has just one year remaining on his current contract, which expires at the end of the 2025/26 season and remains a central figure at the club, having also played a key role in six Premier League title-winning campaigns and hundreds of matches under Pep Guardiola.

But with interest intensifying and talks taking place behind the scenes, movement around the Brazil international has become one of the more closely watched situations at the club this summer.

Now, according to the information of transfer market insider Fabrizio Romano, Serie A champions Napoli tried to sign Ederson last week with talks taking place, but the move is now off as a deal for the Manchester City goalkeeper was ultimately not feasible.

While the exact reason for the breakdown in discussions has not been confirmed, a combination of Ederson’s wages and City’s valuation may have presented significant hurdles. Napoli, despite identifying Ederson as a top candidate, are likely to have now moved on to alternative options.

For City, the collapse of the Napoli move leaves open the possibility that Ederson could still remain part of Pep Guardiola’s squad into the 2025/26 season. However, club planning continues, and City remain actively linked with FC Porto’s Diogo Costa as a potential long-term successor should an exit materialise before the window closes.

There is still time for other interested parties — particularly in Saudi Arabia — to come forward. The noise around Ederson’s future is unlikely to quieten any time soon. For now, Ederson is expected to report for the start of pre-season training later this month, with City set to travel to Sicily for a friendly fixture against Palermo on Saturday 9 August.