Manchester United are reportedly interested in FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, whose price tag if €75 million.
Diogo Costa has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the past as well. And a report by A Bola via Sport Witness has claimed that the Red Devils have now rekindled their interest in the Portuguese international, whose price tag is €75 million. They sent scouts to watch the player in action this weekend.
Manchester United signed Andre Onana during the summer transfer window. But the 27-year-old has not been able to live up to the expectations at the Premier League club. The former Inter Milan goalkeeper has been quite error prone, So, Manchester United need a better option at their disposal.
Costa has proven himself for club and country, and he could prove to be a superb acquisition. However, the €75 million asking price could be prohibitive to any transfer. Manchester United have the resources to pay that kind of money but they have other priorities right now.
They should look to bring in a quality central midfielder and a striker first. In addition, Manchester United have Financial Fair Play issues bothering them. So, it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Costa will certainly be attracted to join a club like Manchester United. The Red Devils have the resources to compete at the highest level, and they have a talented squad as well. Although they have been quite mediocre this season, Erik ten Hag has a number of top-class players at his disposal.
So, Manchester United could easily find themselves challenging for major honours in the coming seasons. Signing a quality goalkeeper could make a huge difference at the back. Costa could ease the nerves in the defensive unit and infuse confidence in the backline. Furthermore, he is young enough to improve further with coaching and experience.
The 23-year-old could develop into a world-class player in the near future. But it remains to be seen whether Manchester United decide to test the waters with an official proposal in the coming months. Porto are unlikely to sell a key player like him midway through the season. So, it is fair to assume that any move would have to wait until the summer transfer window.
