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Manchester City told goalkeeping ace Ederson is not for sale

By Joel Draba-Mann

LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 14: Goalkeeper Ederson of Benfica looks on during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 - First Leg match between SL Benfica and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio da Luz on February 14, 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 14: Goalkeeper Ederson of Benfica looks on during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 - First Leg match between SL Benfica and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio da Luz on February 14, 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /
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Manchester City may have to look elsewhere in their hunt for a new No. 1 after being rebuffed in their pursuit of Brazilian ace Ederson.

Manchester City have held long-standing interest in SL Benfica shot-stopper Ederson, who’s heralded as the ideal ball-playing keeper for Pep Guardiola’s system.

However, according to City Watch, young Ederson is not for sale.

City Watch cites a statement released by the Portuguese club’s president, Luis Felipe Vieria, in which he confirmed (sic):

“Ederson is not for sale. We have 50% of the pass and the rest have Rio Ave. We are just fine. It’s not for sale and that’s why we renewed it with him.”

LISBON, PORTUGAL – FEBRUARY 24: Benfica goalkeeper Ederson Moares from Brasil reacts during the match between SL Benfica and GD Chaves  (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
LISBON, PORTUGAL – FEBRUARY 24: Benfica goalkeeper Ederson Moares from Brasil reacts during the match between SL Benfica and GD Chaves  (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images) /

This is in reference to the fact that Benfica own only 50 percent of Ederson’s rights. Former club Rio Ave possessing the remaining half.

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That means Benfica would receive only half of any transfer fee.

They are therefore unlikely to be willing to part with the highly-rated shot-stopper for anything less than an astronomical fee.

City are thought to be on the lookout for a new keeper, with summer arrival Claudio Bravo failing to impress so far this season.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Claudio Bravo of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur  (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Claudio Bravo of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur  (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

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A skilled ball-playing keeper, Ederson could be the perfect addition between the City sticks.

At just 23, the keeper is already one of Europe’s best. A fact of which the Portuguese side are well aware; Ederson sports a £40 million price tag.

So perhaps City should browse other options before seriously considering an offer for him.

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