Spanish sports outlet AS reports that Manchester City is seriously eyeing Marc-Andre ter Stegen as a potential signing. Pep Guardiola, the City manager, is on the lookout for a replacement for Ederson, who has been linked with a possible move to Saudi Arabia. Even though Ederson’s contract runs until 2026, City is preparing for the chance he might leave. That’s where Ter Stegen comes into play!🚨 Manchester City are interested in signing Marc-Andre Ter Stegen as a replacement for Ederson! (Source: @diarioas) pic.twitter.com/ImZd0EDGu0— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 16, 2025 Interestingly, Ter Stegen almost joined City back in 2017, thanks to Guardiola’s persuasion. The German goalkeeper shared on the BILD Phrase Mower podcast: “He’s a great guy, really great. I met him in Barcelona. Then we talked, and he explained his ideas to me. That he’d like to have me, and whether I could imagine that.” However, Barcelona didn’t want to let him go back then. Now, a transfer could feel like a fresh start. At FC Barcelona, Ter Stegen has fallen to third choice, behind Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny. The club is eager to part ways with him!He can’t have two: Flick must eliminate either Szczesny or Ter StegenAlthough Barcelona resumed training this Monday, Ter Stegen has been limited to individual gym sessions. Spanish media suggest back problems, but no official medical confirmation exists. SPORT-BILD reports that while he’s not fully recovered from his injury, that alone doesn’t explain why he’s barred from team training. It appears the club is keen on moving him on.Could a reunion with Pep Guardiola be on the horizon?##NAJAVA_MECA_9019321##
