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Man City Eye Serie A Star as Perfect Successor to Ederson in Bold Transfer Move!

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Man City transfer news: Citizens 'set sights' on Serie A goalkeeper as 'ideal' Ederson replacement

Manchester City ​is ‌reportedly eyeing AC ​Milan’s goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, as a potential successor to their current first-choice keeper, Ederson.

Manchester ‌City Shows Interest in⁤ Mike Maignan as Ederson’s Potential Replacement

The 29-year-old goalkeeper is set to represent France this Thursday ‌as they face Israel in the fifth round of matches for UEFA Nations League A.

Maignan ⁤has ⁤firmly⁣ secured his​ role as the top choice for Les Bleus following Hugo Lloris’s retirement ‍from international duty after a celebrated career guarding the net⁢ for ​Didier Deschamps’ squad.

In club ‍competitions, he has ⁢excelled at AC Milan since transferring from Lille in the summer of 2021‌ and is recognized as one of the leading goalkeepers in Serie ⁣A.

During his ‍time with the Rossoneri, Maignan ⁢has made 127⁤ appearances ⁤and played a crucial role in ⁤clinching the Serie ⁣A title during the⁢ 2021-22 season.

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Man‍ City Targets Maignan As Top Contender to⁣ Succeed Ederson

As reported by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester City is examining various ⁤goalkeeping ⁢prospects should Ederson decide to leave in ⁢the near ⁢future. There were rumors over the summer linking him to Saudi Arabian clubs and interest from ⁤several ‌elite European teams suggests that he may⁣ not remain‍ long-term at Etihad Stadium.

The‌ report highlights that Man City sees AC Milan’s standout player, Maignan, who may view a⁤ move to​ England’s Premier League as an advancement for​ his career compared to ‍staying in Italy’s top flight.

The Citizens believe that at age 29, Maignan ‍possesses not only traditional goalkeeping‌ skills but also an impressive ⁢ability to⁢ initiate attacksattributes highly coveted by ⁤manager Pep Guardiola. ‌

However, despite these ambitions regarding recruitment strategy for next season or beyond, it appears ⁢that‍ Man City has yet ‍to engage formally⁤ with Maignan’s agents or lodge an ‌offer. Therefore⁢ a⁢ January transfer seems improbable at this stage.

Manchester City's Stefan Ortega on October 30, 2024© Imago

Assessing Whether ​Manchester City Needs Mike Maignan

If Manchester City intends not to elevate Stefan Ortega into⁣ their‌ starting goalkeeper position post-Ederson’s ​departure, securing someone like Maignan would be a ​sensible move next summer.
Despite AC Milan facing challenges this season—it‌ currently ranks ⁢seventh within‍ Serie A—the ​French goalie ⁤has managed an impressive four clean sheets ⁤over ⁤just eleven league outings thus ‌far.

His talent was recently highlighted when he ‌made nine remarkable saves during⁤ AC⁣ Milan’s Champions League clash against reigning champions Real ⁤Madrid; showcasing his capability on ⁢prestigious platforms across Europe.

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