Manchester United are leading the race for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
United are currently looking for a long-term replacement for first-choice goalkeeper David de Gea.
According to Diario de Noticias via Sport Witness, the Red Devils are leading the queue for Costa’s signing, with the English club being big fans of his great performances.
In particular, Costa’s exploits in the Champions League have earned him praise from far and wide, including from legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
The goalkeeper, this week, became the only goalkeeper in the history of the competition to save a penalty and provide an assist in the same game.
Sport Witness reports: “Porto manager Sérgio Conceição could have another headache in January or next summer as the goalkeeper has set off the radars of Europe’s biggest clubs.”
“They [Manchester United] I have been watching him for some time and see him more and more as the successor to De Gea, who is out of contract in the summer.
They will have to spend €60m to sign him, which is the value of his release clause and a price that Porto will absolutely accept.”
Former Portugal midfielder Maniche believes a big move, perhaps to United, is on the cards for the talented 23-year-old.
Maniche not only labels Costa the best goalkeeper in Europe, but also one of the best in the world, putting him on the same pedestal as Allison and Ederson.
On what makes Costa so special, Maniche mentions his shot-stopping ability, his incredible sweeping ability, and his determination to distribute the ball and help build play.
These are all qualities that will endear Costa to the fanbase should a move occur, and that will ensure he fits squarely into Erik ten Hag’s system.
