The first domino falls on deadline day for Manchester City | OneFootball

With the summer transfer window set to close today, it promises to be a busy day for Manchester City. The uncertainty surrounding the goalkeeping position needs to be resolved for the benefit of Pep Guardiola’s side. On the front, the first domino has fallen on deadline day for Manchester City. Ederson looks set to complete a move to Fenerbahce, which should pave the way for City to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG.

Ederson looks set to leave Manchester City imminently.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Ederson is set to sign for Fenerbahce. The Brazilian international has agreed on personal terms with the club. Furthermore, Romano reports that Manchester City is set to receive a transfer fee of between €13/14 million for Ederson. Lastly, Romano reports that Ederson’s imminent move to Fenerbahce paves the way for City to complete the signing of PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Ekrem Konur has reported that Fenerbahce made their move to sign Ederson after Galatasaray’s bid to sign Manchester City’s number-one keeper stalled. Furthermore, Konur reports that Fenerbahce reached an agreement over a transfer fee for Ederson with Manchester City before making their pitch to the player. Lastly, Konur reports that once Ederson received an offer from Fenerbahce that he wanted it set the scene for him to move to Fenerbahce over Galatasaray.

The first domino of deadline day has seemingly fallen for City.

Today always promised to be a busy day for Manchester City. It always seemed to be a matter of time before Ederson left the club. He now looks set to complete his move to Fenerbahce. A move to Turkey will give Ederson a fresh start. He will also leave City as a club legend. Ederson’s contribution to Manchester City’s era of dominance has been immense. His ability on the ball as a goalkeeper has been instrumental to City’s play. Outside of that, his move to Fenerbahce does provide clarity surrounding the goalkeeping situation at the City.

With Ederson set to leave, it looks like Gianluigi Donnarumma will be his replacement. Pep Guardiola’s side is expected to complete a move for the Italian goalkeeper later today. The hope was that the uncertainty surrounding the keeper position would be put to bed early today. It now seems like it has.

With the goalkeeping situation heading towards a resolution, Manchester City should be able to focus on other transfer business today. It promises to be a busy day at the club. More players are expected to leave, and the potential for a surprise signing is there. The first domino has fallen, and more are expected to drop on deadline day for Manchester City.