Manchester City have submitted their first official offer to Olympique Marseille for goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, with negotiations between the two clubs now underway.
The Premier League champions have stepped up their pursuit of the Argentine shot-stopper as they look to strengthen their goalkeeping department ahead of the new season.
Softfootball reports that discussions between Manchester City and Marseille are progressing following City’s opening bid. The move comes as the English champions continue to reshape their squad during the transfer window, while Real Madrid have also opened talks with Manchester City over a potential move for Rodri, highlighting another major storyline involving the Premier League club this summer.
Rulli has emerged as one of City’s preferred targets due to his experience, composure in possession and ability to play out from the back. Marseille are now evaluating the proposal as both clubs work towards finding common ground on the transfer fee and other contractual details.
Although no agreement has been reached yet, negotiations are expected to continue in the coming days. Should the clubs successfully resolve the remaining issues, Rulli could become the latest addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad as Manchester City continue preparations for another demanding campaign across domestic and European competitions.
