Hugo Viana close to signing goalkeeper linked with Sporting | OneFootball

Manchester City, under Hugo Viana, have already taken a step forward to sign Gerónimo Rulli. The English club have submitted an offer to Marseille for the goalkeeper, who has emerged as the leading candidate to fill the backup role to Gianluigi Donnarumma next season.

The goalkeeper’s possible arrival at the Etihad is linked to James Trafford’s imminent move to Leeds United. The Englishman wants to take on a more prominent role, and the officials at the English champions are now looking for an experienced name to strengthen their goalkeeping department.

In recent hours, Gerónimo Rulli was also mentioned as a possible option for Sporting in goal, but the Lions’ interest is not expected to go any further. The experienced goalkeeper is now closer to joining Manchester City, who are leading the negotiations and looking to seal the deal as quickly as possible.

The 34-year-old Argentine would be open to a return to Manchester, having already been on City’s books in 2016, although he never made an appearance for the first team. Despite the player’s willingness, Marseille do not intend to make the transfer easy.

The French club first want to secure the signing of a replacement, as they are also in talks over the departure of Jeffrey de Lange.

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