Chelsea target Diogo Costa could end up leaving Porto for a bargain price, according to reports.
Diogo Costa, who’s just 23, is a goalkeeper for Porto and the Portuguese national team.
According to 90min, Porto are dealing with ‘trouble behind the scenes’ and they may need to sell individuals this summer to help them against their growing financial difficulties.
It is understood that Costa has a £65million release clause at the Estadio do Dragao, but interested buyers may be able to capitalise to sign him at a cheaper price.
The report names Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham as clubs that like the shot-stopper.
In particular, Graham Potter’s Blues side are ‘extremely fond’ of the keeper.
90min said last month that Chelsea scouts have been in attendance to watch Costa in action for Porto.
For a goalkeeper so young, he’s now racked up quite a lot of experience.
The gloveman has World Cup appearances and 11 senior caps for Portugal. He’s impressed at club level in the Liga Nos and Champions League, too.
If clubs are looking to find a long-term number one, Costa definitely looks like a great option.
Costa, described as “incredible” by former Porto youth coach Manuel Tulipa, as quoted by O Jogo, is doing enough to attract big Premier League interest.
We can fully understand why Spurs and Man United are in the market for a new keeper. As for Chelsea, the goalkeeper position at Stamford Bridge is a very intriguing one.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, who’s the Chelsea number one right now, does still divide opinion. Ben Foster criticised Kepa this week for the goal he conceded against Everton recently.
Meanwhile, Edouard Mendy is another first-team goalkeeper on the books at the Bridge, albeit his recent injury has meant he’s been a forgotten man lately.
Graham Potter should get to decide who he wants as his long-term number one.
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