A key player for Manchester City could have a big decision to make and could shape City’s summer

One of the stories to watch this summer for Manchester City is Ederson’s future. City’s number one goalkeeper has been linked with a potential move to the Saudi Pro League. Now, a new report indicates that the Brazil international will be offered a huge salary to move to the Gulf state. If Ederson decides to accept an offer to move to the Saudi Pro League, his potential exit has the potential to shape Manchester City’s summer transfer window.

A report by César Luis Merlo, relayed by Sport Witness, states that Al-Nassr have offered Ederson a huge deal to leave Manchester City. César Luis Merlo reported that Ederson has been offered a two-year contract worth €60 million. Furthermore, Luis Merlo reports that Al-Nassr are waiting to see if Ederson decides to accept their offer. If the Brazil international does, then Al-Nassr will try to negotiate a deal with Manchester City to sign Ederson.

The reported salary offered to Ederson from Al-Nassr is an extraordinary figure. No one could fault the Brazilian international if he accepted the Saudi Pro League club’s contract. There is also the possibility that Ederson could envision a new career challenge. He won everything that was offered to him during his time with Manchester City. These two factors could determine the call time of City’s number one goalkeeper in his City career.

But a move away from the world champions would significantly alter City’s summer transfer plans. It would see the champions forced into the transfer market to find a suitable replacement. Goalkeepers who fit Pep Guardiola’s style of play are not easy to find. Ederson is one of the best goalkeepers in the world when City have possession. He is also a quality shooter and sweeper holder when called upon. Finding a keeper with these traits is no easy task.

Fortunately, Stefan Ortega signed a contract extension with City earlier this summer. If Ederson leaves for the Saudi Pro League, Ortega could become City’s number one goalkeeper. Ortega has proven that he is more than capable of stepping in for Ederson. But could he do it full time? This could become the question that dictates City’s potential search for a goalkeeper if Ederson calls time on his Manchester City career.

Now it looks like Ederson has a decision to make. Whether he decides to stay at Manchester City or accepts Al-Nassr’s mammoth bid has the potential to change City’s summer transfer plans. What happens next with Ederson is now a story to follow during the transfer window.