Manchester City are expected to sign free agent goalkeeper Stefan Ortega following a medical next week.
The 29-year-old, formerly of Arminia Bielefeld, is due to sign a three year contract while City will allow Zack Steffen to leave as the USA keeper wants more game time.
There have also been doubts about Steffen's future at City since his blunder contributed to a 3-2 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final in April.
Ortega was unable to prevent Arminia being relegated from the Bundesliga last season, conceding 53 goals in 33 games and keeping just six clean sheets.
He started every one of Arminia's games in the German top-flight last term, bar one due to Covid-19..
Ortega was on standby for Germany’s Euro 2020 squad and has been previously linked with a move to Bayern Munich as a back-up to Manuel Neuer, according to Goal.
City recently sold Gavin Bazunu, who spent the previous two seasons on loan in League One and failed to make a first-team appearance, to Southampton for £12million.
But current third-choice keeper Scott Carson has already signed a new 12-month contract to remain at Etihad Stadium.
Meanwhile, City youngster Sam Edozie, 18, is joining Bayer Leverkusen. The England U19 international winger will sign a two year contract.
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