Manchester City continue to be linked with goalkeepers who could replace Ederson or Stefan Ortega

Heading into the transfer window, doubts remain over the futures of Ederson and Stefan Ortega at Manchester City. Recent reports indicate that the champions are monitoring potential replacement holders from across Europe should the pair leave the club this summer.

A new report from journalist Alan Nixon indicates that Manchester City have identified AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan as a potential replacement for Ederson. Nixon revealed via his exclusive Patreon channel that the champions have their eye on the France international. Furthermore, Nixon reports that Manchester City are covering their bases should Ederson leave the club this summer.

Mike Maignan has established himself as AC Milan’s number one goalkeeper in recent seasons. Maignan is an experienced goalkeeper who could bring a wealth of experience to the Etihad. If Ederson were to leave this summer, it would leave a sizeable void in Pep Guardiola’s side. The AC Milan goalkeeper has proven himself in Serie A and with Lille throughout his career. It would appear that any move by Manchester City for a goalkeeper of Maignan’s caliber is entirely dependent on what happens with Ederson this summer.

Transfer expert Christian Falk has reported via his exclusive Daily Briefing that Manchester City are interested in Werder Bremen goalkeeper Michael Zetterer. Furthermore, Falk reports that Zetterer has a release clause in his current contract that expires in June.

It looks like Michael Zetterer would be a good option as a backup point guard for the world champions. Zetterer is a reliable goalkeeper and has impressed for Werder Bremen, especially this season. Should Stefan Ortega leave the champions or be promoted to City’s number one goalkeeper, then Zetterer could become an option to land at the Etihad.

What happens with Ederson and Stefan Ortega this summer will dictate whether or not Manchester City need to sign a goalkeeper this summer. Fabrizio Romano reported that Ederson is the subject of interest from the Saudi Pro League. Should the Brazil international leave the champions, it would force City’s hand this summer.

The situation surrounding Stefan Ortega is a completely different proposition. Jack Gaughan previously reported for the Daily Mail that the German goalkeeper wants to prove that he is one of the number one goalkeepers. Furthermore, Gaughan reports that this has led to a deadlock in contract negotiations between Ortega and Manchester City. Ortega’s contract with the champions expires at the end of next season.

The question with Ortega is if Ederson leaves, does he become Manchester City’s number one goalkeeper? He proved himself when given opportunities by Pep Guardiola. Ortega is arguably too good to continue as a backup point guard. His shot stopping and possession skills are those of a number one goalkeeper. But if Ederson stays, is he happy to continue as back-up keeper? Based on recent reports, that doesn’t seem to be the case.

Manchester City’s goalkeeper situation is an ongoing story. It won’t become clear until there is a resolution on Ederson’s future. If Ederson stays, the spotlight will be on what Ortega is doing. If Ederson leaves, the question becomes whether or not Stefan Ortega will be promoted by Pep Guardiola. The answer to City’s goalkeeper situation does not appear to have a clear answer at this stage. It’s fast becoming a must-watch story ahead of the transfer window.