Man City's Ederson replacement? Pep Guardiola considers Barcelona raid for Marc-Andre ter Stegen amid goalkeeper ‘tension’ in Catalunya

Manchester City may have identified their Ederson successor, with Pep Guardiola reportedly mulling over a raid on Barcelona for Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

  • Brazilian keeper linked with move elsewhere
  • New No.1 will be required at the Etihad
  • German star slipped down pecking order under Flick

Man City's Ederson replacement? Pep Guardiola considers Barcelona raid for Marc-Andre ter Stegen amid goalkeeper ‘tension' in CatalunyaMan City's Ederson replacement? Pep Guardiola considers Barcelona raid for Marc-Andre ter Stegen amid goalkeeper ‘tension' in CatalunyaMan City's Ederson replacement? Pep Guardiola considers Barcelona raid for Marc-Andre ter Stegen amid goalkeeper ‘tension' in Catalunya

international Ederson continues to see questions asked of his future after eight years at the Etihad Stadium. The and title winner has been linked with teams in Turkey and the .

If the 31-year-old were to move on, then Guardiola would want another proven performer to provide his last line of defence. That could lead to the Catalan coach bringing in a new No.1 from one of his former clubs.

According to AS City are considering an approach for Ter Stegen. That is because he has slipped behind veteran Polish shot-stopper Wojciech Szczesny and summer signing Joan Garcia in ‘s pecking order.

The Blaugrana are eager to get Ter Stegen’s wages off their books, with Hansi Flick reportedly informing the German, who has selection to think about in 2026, that he is free to move on.

There is said to be “tension” at Barcelona, as Ter Stegen stands his ground, but AS claims that City and are “keen to secure his services for a low price” – with it possible that they will look to take advantage of the Blaugrana’s need to sell in an ongoing bid to raise funds.