Manchester City Pursues Giant Goalkeeper as Ederson’s Potential Successor

Manchester City is reportedly vying with Chelsea to acquire Torino’s towering 6’8″ goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. The Serbian international has caught the eye of City’s new sporting director Hugo Viana and could be available for just £17 million due to a release clause in his contract.

As City looks to rebuild following a disappointing season, changes in the squad are expected. With Ederson’s contract nearing its end, the club may be seeking a new first-choice goalkeeper. Milinkovic-Savic, at 28 years old, is in his prime and could offer a commanding presence between the posts for years to come.

Statistics show Milinkovic-Savic outperforming Ederson in several key areas this season:

– Clean sheets: 9 vs 5
– Save percentage: 77.5% vs 69.6%
– Total saves: 104 vs 47

While Ederson maintains superiority in pass completion (87% vs 66.9%), Milinkovic-Savic’s shot-stopping abilities are evident. He has also impressed by saving four penalties this season, earning praise as “unbeatable” from analysts.

The potential signing of Milinkovic-Savic could signal a shift in City’s goalkeeping strategy, prioritizing traditional shot-stopping over ball-playing skills. As the summer transfer window approaches, City will aim to secure their target ahead of rivals Chelsea, potentially reshaping their last line of defense for the coming seasons.