Ederson to receive massive pay rise from Manchester City in significant update on Pep Guardiola’s future

While talk of potential arrivals at the Etihad Stadium came to a complete halt on Saturday, there was plenty of encouraging news on the subject of contract negotiations.

Manchester City are certainly not going to let go of Ederson without a fight this season, and the latest reports have detailed the lengths to which the Premier League champions will go to keep hold of their first-choice goalkeeper.

The most significant news of the day, however, concerned the future of Pep Guardiola and the growing belief that the Catalan coach could be ready to commit his future to the Etihad Stadium once again and beyond his current expiry in the summer of 2025.

After the 30th day of the current summer transfer window, here is your daily, comprehensive summary of everything that has been reported regarding Manchester City and their transfer market activities!

Arrivals

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Departures

If Ederson is determined to join Al-Nassr, Manchester City will not stand in his way, although they will not let him go for less than £50m. City are yet to receive a concrete offer from Saudi Arabia, despite admitting interest. Unless there is a sign of a quick resolution, he is set to fly out on the upcoming pre-season trip to the USA. (The sun)

Pep Guardiola could be offered a “piece” of City Football Group, similar to how Michael Jordan was eventually taken care of by Nike. Guardiola also still has an open offer for New York City FC. (Tolmie’s hairstyle, X)

Liam Delap left Manchester City and joined Ipswich Town. The deal is worth an initial £15 million with a further £5 million due in potential add-ons. The deal also includes a 20% sell-back clause. (Official)

Contract Renewals

Manchester City will sit down with Edersonnext week, offering him a nearly 75% increase on his current salary, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium for the rest of his prime years. (The sun)

Conversations with Ederson Talks over a new wage deal to remain at Manchester City will begin. While the club will not stand in his way, the money from Saudi Arabia needs to represent his value to City and the years remaining on his current deal. If not, City and agent Jorge Mendes will attempt to negotiate new terms. (Tolmie’s hairstyle, X)

Pep Guardiola Guardiola is ready to stay at Manchester City beyond next summer, and initial talks have been very positive. Guardiola has the support of his wife and children, which is his main consideration. Members of his circle were convinced that this would be his last year, but not now. (Tolmie’s hairstyle, X)

Pep Guardiola Guardiola’s wife’s business interests are abroad, and the whole family still feels at home whether visiting, working or studying in England. (Tolmie’s hairstyle, X)

Manchester City prefer to pay Pep Guardiola another £15m a year rather than giving a similar amount to a player who does not and cannot maintain the success that ultimately comes from Catalan coach and owner Sheikh Mansour. (Tolmie’s hairstyle, X)

Other

Ipswich Town agree deal with Burnley for goalkeeper Arijanet Muric initially worth £8 million, rising to over £10 million with add-ons, as per David Ornstein, The Athletic. When Muric left Manchester City for Burnley in a £2.5m deal in 2022, the deal included a sale.

Offers confirmed

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Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Southampton (£20m purchase obligation)

Liam Delap to Ipswich Town (£15m, potentially rising to £20m through add-ons, 20 per cent sell-on clause, buy-back clause)

Sergio Gomez to Real Sociedad (€10m permanent transfer, 30% sell-on clause)

Louis Fiorini to Stockport County (£300,000, potentially rising to £1m through add-ons)

True Concession to Buxton (season loan)

Stefan Ortega has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester City until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Scott Carson has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester City until the end of the 2024/2025 season.