Manchester City’s summer transfer plans may have just expanded, following Stefan Ortega’s disappointing display in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion.
The result kept the Citizens outside the Premier League’s top four, with Ortega’s costly errors playing a key role in their failure to secure victory.
As the season nears its end, it’s becoming increasingly clear that City needs a major squad revamp. The reigning champions have already been knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid and the League Cup by Tottenham, leaving the FA Cup as their only remaining shot at silverware.
While January signings Omar Marmoush and Abdoukodir Khusanov have offered some stability, the goalkeeping situation has emerged as a major concern.
Once hailed as one of the best backup keepers in world football, Ortega was given the number-one role due to Ederson’s adventurous style. However, his future is now uncertain following a string of shaky performances.
Against Brighton, Ortega faced just three shots on target but conceded twice, with his feeble attempt to stop Pervis Estupiñán’s free-kick standing out as a glaring mistake.
With City aiming to reclaim their dominance next season, addressing their goalkeeper dilemma will likely be a top priority in the upcoming transfer window.
