Here We Go: Manchester City reach agreement for new goalkeeper, confirms Fabrizio Romano | OneFootball

Manchester City have reached a full agreement with Chelsea to sign goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

The Club announced Scott Carson’s departure at the end of his contract on Monday after six years with the club, with Bettinelli subsequently reported to be on the club’s radar to provide backup to Ederson and Stefan Ortega Moreno.

Bettinelli joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Fulham back in 2021 and with just one year remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge, the Englishman is set to join forces with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.

After announcing the signing of Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves on Monday evening, Manchester City are next expected to confirm the arrival of Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan after the 26-year-old passed a medical over the weekend.

City likely have a busy 24 hours ahead as they conduct medicals and get paperwork done to confirm the signings of Marcus Bettinelli and Lyon’s Rayan Cherki before the 7PM UK transfer deadline to register new signings for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Pep Guardiola is keen to have each of his new arrivals on the plane to the United States, with Manchester City taking on Wydad AC in their opening fixture of the tournament, which will run until mid-July.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak gave a peak through the curtain into the club’s intent as they enter the transfer market but not many would have expected four signings to be completed by the end of the 10-day June transfer window.

After announcing the signing of Rayan Ait-Nouri, City have also reached a full agreement with Chelsea to sign Bettinelli, as confirmed by insider Fabrizio Romano. Bettinelli will complete a medical on Tuesday and join the Manchester City squad for the Club World Cup.

However, there could be more upheaval between the sticks for Manchester City when the summer transfer window reopens next month, as Ederson and Ortega Moreno continue to be linked with exits.

Guardiola has made it clear he expects the goalkeeping pair to stay at the club next season but Ederson is keen on a move to Saudi Arabia and Ortega Moreno has attracted interest from Germany.

The duo are entering the final 12 months of their respective contracts and Manchester City are unlikely to turn down an offer for either that would be too good to refuse – should they look to avoid a scenario wherein they lose both Ederson and Ortega Moreno for free next summer.