Gianluigi Donnarumma has cemented his position as Manchester City's first-choice goalkeeper.
What's happening at Manchester City?
The club is pushing to finalize a deal for former Academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday.
Why the move for Charles?
This move comes amid a sequence of change in the Etihad's goalkeeping hierarchy, with the arrival of the 20-year-old Northern Ireland international likely designed to cover the anticipated departure of James Trafford.
Gianluigi Donnarumma solidified his position as the club's undisputed number one last season.
What's next for Manchester City?
The hierarchy's focus has moved toward securing a homegrown talent who possesses the distribution data required by newly-appointed manager Enzo Maresca.
Manchester City's recruitment team has modified its planning for the back-up ranks, with Pierce Charles emerging as a top target.
The pursuit of Charles represents a calculated move by sporting director Hugo Viana, with the Manchester-born 20-year-old rapidly evolving into Northern Ireland's senior national number one.
An internal valuation may lead to a fee being structured around performance add-ons, making Charles a highly cost-effective homegrown squad asset for Manchester City.
For Enzo Maresca, the addition of the young international serves a dual purpose in filling a key slot under Donnarumma's mentorship, while simultaneously preserving capital for City's broader midfield and winger transfer targets this summer.
James Trafford has grown frustrated by a lack of minutes behind Donnarumma, and widespread Premier League interest has emerged from the likes of Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Aston Villa.
The two clubs are currently in talks over a deal that would see the 20-year-old return to the Etihad Stadium, and there is said to be an optimism that a deal could be agreed with discussions heading in the right direction.