Manchester City are expected to sell a number of senior players before the summer transfer window is over.
Jack Grealish is likely to go after Pep Guardiola left the England international out of his FIFA Club World Cup squad, while doubts remain over Kyle Walker and John Stones too.
Stefan Ortega is another who has been linked with an exit from the Etihad Stadium – and an update has now been provided on the German.
Stefan Ortega could end up signing for a different Premier League side
The Athletic have now posted a deep dive on every player at Manchester City, and an interesting line was shared about the 32-year-old from sources close to the glovesman.
It is said that the Manchester City No.18 is so keen to play regularly that he could even be tempted by the offer of becoming first choice for another Premier League side, if an opportunity were to arise this summer.
The Manchester Evening News have already reported that Ortega is eager to become No.1 at Manchester City as he aims to dethrone Ederson, but that does not seem likely.
Earlier this week, the Brazilian quashed speculation he could leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, saying: “No, no, no. My future is here. Some friends send me a lot of news, but 99% is fake news. I understand, but there’s a lot of fake news around my name.”
That will not have been music to the ears of Ortega, who The Athletic add could even run down his contract and leave on a free transfer next year if an opportunity does not arrive this summer.
Hugo Viana is seemingly lining up a marquee goalkeeper ahead of an uncertain 2026
Whatever happens this summer remains to be seen, but rumours strongly suggest Hugo Viana – Director of Football – is ready to spend a hefty fee on a standout goalkeeper to man the posts for the foreseeable future.
Like Ortega, Ederson also becomes a free agent in June 2026 when his contract expires, and Marcus Bettinelli was not signed from Chelsea to eventually become the main man.
Manchester City have looked at PSG No.1 Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer as a marquee option, while the Citizens have also spoken to Diogo Costa of Porto about a move to the Etihad Stadium.
Aged 26 and 25 respectively – compared to Ederson and Ortega, who are 31 and 32 respectively – Donnarumma and Costa would appear to be goalkeeping targets for the future, suggesting Manchester City might not offer new contracts to either of their main glovesmen next summer.
