Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has now personally requested the signing of an "incredible" goalkeeper as a replacement for Ederson, according to a report.

Guardiola left dissatisfied by shock Club World Cup exit

Few would have predicted the Blues' shock Club World Cup exit at the hands of Al-Hilal, especially considering Guardiola's side looked like the City of old in the 5-2 victory over Juventus in their final group game.

However, Al-Hilal ultimately progressed to the quarter-final courtesy of a 4-3 victory, with Ederson making just two saves throughout the match, following on from a 2024-25 campaign which fell below the Brazilian's lofty standards.

Roy Keane was particularly critical of the goalkeeper last season, claiming he had been "getting away with murder", before going on to suggest that Guardiola should consider dropping the six-time Premier League winner.

Crucially, the City boss is also now growing tired of Ederson's performances, according to a report from Spain, which states Guardiola has been left deeply dissatisfied by his side's Club World Cup exit and wants to sign a new goalkeeper this summer.

As such, Pep has now personally requested the signing of FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who is protected by a €75m (£65m) release clause in his contract, which is not out of Man City's budget.

Costa is open to leaving the Portuguese club this summer, despite his contract running until 2027, with the goalkeeper eager to test himself at an elite level prior to the 2026 World Cup.

Guardiola views the Portugal international as a complete player, who would be suited to his style of play, with the Blues now making moves to secure his signature, and the deal could accelerate in the coming weeks.

"Incredible" Costa impressing for club and country

International teammate Diogo Dalot has been left very impressed by the shot-stopper in the past, saying: "I think Portugal’s secret is Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa is the most hidden secret in European football and today he showed up.

"Today I think he reached a completely different level. The one-on-one situation was incredible. Then he had the focus to make three consecutive saves. We have to be very proud of him."

Not only has the 25-year-old caught the eye for his country, but he has also performed at a high level for Porto over the past year, maintaining a very impressive clean sheet percentage, when compared to other goalkeepers.

Although Ederson's performances have concerned Pep, it will be a difficult task to replace the Brazil international, given that he has played a major role in City's recent success, but Costa has proven that he could be a worthy heir between the sticks.