BENFICA are willing to accept a cut-price £26million fee for in-demand goalkeeper Ederson.
The Brazilian is being chased by both Manchester United and Man City after developing into one of Europe’s finest stoppers this season.
Ederson could join Manchester United or Man City for just £26millionGetty Images
But they face fierce competition from a bunch of continental heavyweights including Real Madrid and Barcelona for his signature.
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Ederson, 23, has a £38million release clause in his contract with the Eagles.
That figure was believed to be more than United or City were willing to spend.
But, according to Portuguese paper Record, Ederson could now be available for a much appealing £26m.
Manchester City have been scouting Ederson all seasonGetty Images
Ederson has established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in EuropeGetty Images
Goalkeeper is a problem position for both Manchester sides with Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola expected to spend big for a new No1 this summer.
United are set to finally lose David de Gea to Madrid in a world-record £60million deal before the start of the new season.
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While City have been underwhelmed by Claudio Bravo since his move from Barca last year.
And Joe Hart remains unlikely to return to the Etihad after his loan spell at Torino.
Ederson – who has been capped five times by Brazil’s under-23s – made 34 appearances for Benfica this season as they won the Primeira Liga.
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