If Manchester City’s Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson departs the team, it’s anticipated that Porto’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa will be given consideration. According to sources, Spanish coach Pep Guardiola is well aware of Costa’s abilities and wants to bring him to City in the event that Ederson leaves. The 31-year-old has drawn interest from Saudi Arabian clubs in the summer.
Guardiola views Costa as the perfect alternative to Ederson, but Ederson ultimately decided to stay, so Man City is still keeping an eye on him. Even though City would be willing to pay less, Porto has placed Costa’s asking price as high as €75 million. City values Costa closer to €45–50 million, as far as CaughtOffside is aware, and this disparity implies that any transfer discussions may be difficult.
Manchester City considering Diogo Costa swoop
As a long-term successor for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who is injured, Costa has been linked to Barcelona. A move to Catalonia will be thwarted by Porto’s insistence on demanding the player’s whole release clause, which suggests Manchester City may have the advantage in this specific pursuit. The star is valued at €75 million. As a way to push himself, Costa has also been considering a transfer to the Premier League.
Costa is apparently valued at between €40 and €45 million by Manchester City; thus, they are unwilling to pay that amount. Consequently, it is anticipated that Porto would finally give in somewhere between the two appraisals, meaning that talks between the two teams may last for a long time.
