According to a report by Caught Offside, Diogo Costa is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The FC Porto goalkeeper is also a target for Manchester City. The outgoing Premier League champions have submitted a bid worth €40 million to sign the Portuguese international, although the player’s release clause with FC Porto is worth €75 million.
Diogo Costa has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world since breaking into the first-team squad at FC Porto. The player has come leaps and bounds in the last few years and is now a mainstay between the sticks for his club and country.
The 25-year-old has turned out nearly 200 times thus far for FC Porto while keeping 82 clean sheets and conceding 173 goals. Meanwhile, Costa has made 34 appearances for Portugal and will likely breach the 100 mark before he hangs up his gloves.
Meanwhile, the FC Porto goalkeeper’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the Portuguese international, with Manchester City and Manchester United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Manchester City’s interest in Diogo Costa is understandable. The Citizens are scouring the market for a goalkeeper heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Ederson’s long-term future. In addition, it is unclear if Stefan Ortega will remain at the Etihad for another season. So, Costa has emerged as a viable target, with Manchester City submitting a bid worth €40 million to secure his services.
As for Manchester United, Andre Onana has blown hot and cold since arriving from Inter Milan nearly two years ago. In addition, the Red Devils will likely part ways with Altay Bayindir in the summer transfer window. So, Costa is an option worth considering for Manchester United. However, the player’s release clause of €75 million poses a problem for United.
While Manchester City should have no qualms about coughing up €75 million to sign Costa, it is unclear if they are ready to meet FC Porto’s valuation. In addition, it will be interesting to see if FC Porto will accept City’s bid worth €40 million to part ways with the 25-year-old Portuguese international.
