City of Manchester aims to pursues Serie A standout during the upcoming summer season.
Manchester City, allegedly, are considering bringing in a star player from Serie A the following summer.
The City team based in Manchester are going through a tough phase, with speculations swirling that it might mark the end of the road for several current City players.
Pep Guardiola's team has suffered losses in eight out of their last 13 matches since November, and this streak has led to the first significant challenge in Guardiola's managerial career.
In addition, City are due for the verdict on the 130 charges levied against them by the Premier League for suspected violations of financial fair play rules during the 2010s. The outcome of this investigation will significantly impact the club's future.
If found guilty, City might not be able to recruit new players anytime soon. However, if cleared, business as usual might resume.
According to Italian sources, Guardiola is rumored to be interested in AS Roma's goalkeeper Mile Svilar as a potential signing for the upcoming season.
Current goalkeeper Ederson, aged 31, has been with the club since 2017, and his tenure at the Etihad Stadium could come to an end after eight years.
Ederson remains one of the top goalkeepers globally, but Guardiola might be looking to inject some fresh blood into the squad.
As per Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, City have been keeping an eye on Svilar, but they have not made any concrete moves due to the ongoing investigation with the Premier League.
Svilar has been a constant figure in the Roma starting XI since he made his debut under former coach Daniele De Rossi in early 2023.
Since then, Svilar has been outstanding for the Giallorossi, and Roma is keen on extending his contract to keep him away from City's interest.
Svilar joined Roma from Benfica on a free transfer in the summer of 2022, but had to wait for his chance due to Rui Patricio being the first-choice goalkeeper under Jose Mourinho. However, Patricio's role changed when Mourinho was sacked in early 2024, and De Rossi promoted Svilar to the first team.
Now, nearly a year later, Svilar has become one of the best goalkeepers in Serie A. According to Transfermarkt, Svilar's current value is estimated at €17 million, but Roma would surely demand a much higher price to let him go, especially if he signs an extension till 2029.
Despite Roma's poor season, which has seen them change managers three times, Svilar has been a shining light for the Giallorossi. He has managed to keep five clean sheets in the chaos surrounding him, with coaches changing systems and defenders constantly rotating.
Svilar has made 58 appearances for Roma in all competitions and has gained one cap for Serbia after switching his nationality from Belgium in 2021.
Manchester City's struggles in the Premier League have led to rumors of Jose Mourinho's interest in Roma's goalkeeper Mile Svilar as a potential signing, according to Italian sources. If cleared of financial fair play charges, City might see Svilar as an opportunity to inject fresh blood into their team, given Ederson's tenure at the Etihad Stadium could be coming to an end after eight years.
