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Manchester City 'line up shock move for Ben Foster' with the former Manchester United stopper considered as possible back up for Ederson, as 'doubts creep in over Zack Steffen who could be loaned out'

Manchester City are reportedly weighing up the prospect of signing Ben Foster in the summer to act as their back-up goalkeeper to Ederson next season.

Although now 38-years-old, Foster has played 22 times for Watford this season who on Saturday sealed an instant promotion back to the Premier League following relegation a year ago.

But according to the Sun, City want an experienced pair of hands ready to step in between the sticks in Foster, with doubts creeping in over current deputy Zack Steffen.

Ben Foster could be in line for a shock switch to Manchester City from Watford this summer
The 38-year-old helped Watford earn promotion back to the Premier League on Saturday

The report states the 26-year-old American has previously raised doubts over his maturity and consistency and that was before his error that led to City's quadruple dreams come to crashing end this month when they were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.