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Man City owner gives Guardiola transfer 'green light' as Walker, Mendy & Ederson deals move closer

Sheikh Mansour has agreed to Pep Guardiola's list of summer targets and the money required to sign them, and a number of deals are close to completion

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says Sheikh Mansour has given Pep Guardiola's transfer plans the green light as the club close in on several priority targets.

Goal reported on Saturday that a deal for Benfica goalkeeper Ederson was near , and the Brazilian arrived at City's training ground on Tuesday to complete a £35m transfer .

Al Mubarak, who was speaking last week, said "hopefully you’ll be hearing soon" about the club's plans for the goalkeeping position, a clear sign that he is aware of the progress of City's transfer plans.