Manchester City could join the race for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson next summer.Pep Guardiola may be forced to look for a new goalkeeper ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, with interest across Europe in current Manchester City striker Stefan Ortega. The 31-year-old moved to the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer in July 2022 and impressed under Ederson, making 21 appearances and helping Manchester City to FA Cup glory last season.
The German goalkeeper played in the Sky Blues’ recent 3-2 Premier League win against Newcastle United at St James’ Park after Ederson had to play the opening 10 minutes through injury. Bayern Munich were among the clubs that decided to sign Ortega last summer, but the goalkeeper turned down the chance to move to the Allianz Arena.
Manchester City could make a handsome profit if they sell the 31 year old, with fresh transfer interest expected to hit the trigger at the end of the season. The German’s push to play regular team football could affect the Blues’ hopes of keeping the goalkeeper and force the treble winners into the transfer market. Manchester City could try to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson next summer. Pep Guardiola may be forced to look for a new goalkeeper ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, with interest across Europe in current Manchester City striker Stefan Ortega.
The 31 year old moved to the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer in July 2022 and impressed under Ederson, making 21 appearances and helping Manchester City to FA Cup glory last season. The German goalkeeper played in the Sky Blues’ recent 3 to 2 Premier League win against Newcastle United at St James Park after Ederson was forced off with an injury for 10 minutes. Bayern Munich were among the clubs that decided to sign Ortega last summer, but the goalkeeper turned down the chance to move to the Allianz Arena. Manchester City could make a handsome profit by selling the 31-year-old, with fresh transfer interest expected to hit the shot-stopper at the end of the season.
The German’s push to play regular team football could affect the Blues’ hopes of keeping the goalkeeper and force the treble winners into the transfer market. Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson is said to be Manchester City’s potential replacement for Ortega, with the Englishman attracting interest from several top clubs. Arsenal and Liverpool are among the Premier League sides interested in signing the 23 year old, according to HITC. City are very interested in signing the current Sunderland shot, with the Championship side ready to make a move for the player at the end of the season, despite Patterson being contracted at the Stadium of Light until 2028. Manchester City began to look at the goalkeeper as a replacement for Ortega if the German decides to leave at the end of the season.
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