Ederson starting tomorrow would annoy more than this supposed in/out transfer. Trafford earned the right last week to keep the shirt for now. As for Eddie, legend of the club, but City have set a fair price for a keeper of his standing even with 12 months left on his contract. If Galatasaray ain't prepared to meet it then let him go for free in 12 months. Donnarumma would of been a nice signing, but not a crucial one IMO.The win at Molineux saw former Academy player James Trafford make his City debut with Ederson ruled out through illness.
Guardiola confirmed said that the Brazilian is fit to play and he will make a decision on who will take the gloves after training.
100% this. Said the dame a couple weeks ago. If City wanted this change, they would accept a lower fee for ederson, and get the business done. We have seen them do this on so many occasions. The fact they are haopy to hold out for a fee they see as worthwhile, means they are happy to not let the player go unless it is for a few that is right for the club.
Same with Savinho, while we are at it.
Not often the best keeper in the world wants to come and most clubs would jump at it but let’s hope ederson has now learnt to save shots and the main thing give a fuck as last season and so far this season he hasn’t given a fuck .Ederson starting tomorrow would annoy more than this supposed in/out transfer. Trafford earned the right last week to keep the shirt for now. As for Eddie, legend of the club, but City have set a fair price for a keeper of his standing even with 12 months left on his contract. If Galatasaray ain't prepared to meet it then let him go for free in 12 months. Donnarumma would of been a nice signing, but not a crucial one IMO.
There's 10 other players on the pitch who's job is to be good with their feet - in my opinion it's become a crutch relying on Ederson for it.This is such a disingenuous dismissal that's been used constantly in this transfer saga. There are well known deficiencies in his game even without the much discussed ability with his feet. Yes, he is one of the best in the world. But he's not the clear candidate for that title by any means.
Also, I'm not the poster you're responding to, but no, I don't always want the best player in the world. I want the best player for City and I'm not sure he is that. Also, I'm the sort of fan who would always prefer a local player given a run, and failing that, an academy product. Yeah there's a higher degree of patience needed with academy players, but its more exciting to me when we have those players in the side.
I know these days instant gratification and shiney new toys and fifa ratings are trendy.
I get what you're saying, but surely Eddie has banked some good will from us over the past 10 years no? It's not like he's pulling an Isak hereEderson starting tomorrow would annoy more than this supposed in/out transfer. Trafford earned the right last week to keep the shirt for now. As for Eddie, legend of the club, but City have set a fair price for a keeper of his standing even with 12 months left on his contract. If Galatasaray ain't prepared to meet it then let him go for free in 12 months. Donnarumma would of been a nice signing, but not a crucial one IMO.
An equally valid point mate. However his form the last 12/18 months wasn't great and his head must surely be all over the gaff. I'd stick with Trafford at least until the end of the transfer window and or until he gives Pep a reason to bring Ederson back.I get what you're saying, but surely Eddie has banked some good will from us over the past 10 years no? It's not like he's pulling an Isak here
If he starts today then I reckon he’s staying. You don’t just bring him in automatically over Trafford for the sake of one game.
I wouldn't say 'quite clearly'. I'd say highly unlikely given Trafford's performance last week & the ongoing noise surrounding Ederson's departure.If you listen to Peps press conference it’s quite clear he isn’t starting today.
If Ederson wants to leave he should go. The issue are the clowns on here that don't want someone like Donnarumma to replace him because apparently Trafford should be number 1 as he did well in the Championship.The goalkeeping experts wanting him out are a bit quiet