MU suddenly received the Gospel in pursuing Diogo Costa, when the goalkeeper wanted to leave Porto and dream of moving to the Premier League this summer.
Diogo Costa entered Porto's Academy in 2011, at the age of 11, and asserted itself as the pillar of the childhood team, playing 197 times in all arenas in 6 seasons in the first team. During that time, Costa won 8 titles, including two title of Primeira Liga, and was elected captain, he was also the No. 1 goalkeeper of Portugal.
Costa's firm performance in the goal has attracted the attention of some leading European clubs. According to the Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the 25 -year -old goalkeeper wants to leave Porto and dream of moving to the Premier League this summer.
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Porto's Diogo Costa reported good news to MU and Man City. |
Both Manchester Clubs are looking for a top goalkeeper and are still very interested in Costa, who has a contract release clause of 75 million euros (64 million pounds), but can leave at a fee of 60 million euros (51 million pounds).
Costa “dreamed” played in England and captain Porto told his close people that he wanted to play football in the Premier League next season. Costa is only 2 years left to expire with the Estadio team by Dragao.
MU was forced to switch to the transfer market to search for new goalkeepers after Andrre Onana's mistakes. Meanwhile, Man City noticed that there were attractive offers from Saudi Pro League for Ederson and is looking for a long -term replacement for players who have won this Premier League 6 times.
MU has identified Costa as a favorite choice to replace Onana, and the Red Devils' scouts are said to be closely monitoring his situation. Costa is currently sitting out because of a muscle injury, which means he cannot participate in any match of Porto at FIFA Club World Cup against Palmeiras, Inter Miami and Al Ahly.