Pep Guardiola has had enough! Man City boss draws up plan to replace injury-ridden Ederson with £63m-rated goalkeeper this summer

Pep Guardiola has identified Ederson's replacement as he looks to do away with injury-ridden Brazilian goalkeeper.

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• Guardiola wants to replace Ederson
• Step up their interest in Costa
• Man City next face Aston Villa on Tuesday

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Ederson has been Manchester City's first-choice goalkeeper since 2017 and has won several Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy. However, the Brazilian goalkeeper has been plagued with a groin problem since the start of the season, which has reportedly prompted Guardiola to look for his replacement.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Per the , The Cityzens are planning to step up their interest in FC Porto and Portugal custodian Diogo Costa, who has a £63 million ($81m) buy-out clause in his existing deal that runs until 2027. While the English champions consider the release clause too high, they remain confident of landing the player for £50m this summer as the club's new director of football, Hugo Viana, shares a close bond with Costa's agent, Jorge Mendes.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Premier League legend and former City custodian David James has recently urged the Cityzens to consider signing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as an Ederson replacement.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

  Guardiola's team will be back in action in the Premier League in midweek as they host Aston Villa in a crucial fixture.