Chelsea were planning to sign Diogo Costa from FC Porto but now Manuel Neuer can spoil there plans. The Blues may have to look at other options as they are desperate to sign a goalkeeper.
The Blues are very likely to sign a goalkeeper next year. Robert Sanchez has failed to keep clean sheets. Chelsea who are doing really well in attack and pushed back due to poor defence. Along with keeper, they may also make some big moves to strengthen their defence.
Chelsea were keeping tabs on Portugese keeper Diogo Costa. Costa currently plays for FC Porto and he came into attention in the recent Euro 2024. Porto are unwilling to sell Costa, but that is not stopping big clubs from lurking around him.
Manuel Neuer can spoil Chelsea’s plans of signing Diogo Costa
The Blues are not shy to spend big but they may now get competition from Bayern Munich for Portugese keeper. Manuel Neuer who is already considered as Bayern and German legend is planning his retirement at the end of season. This will force to Bayern to look for his long-term replacement.
Diogo Costa who is only 25 has now caught eyes if Bayern too which may come as bad news for West London club. Portu on the other hand are firm on their decision of not letting Costa leave. As per CaughtOffside, they may demand around €70 million if the keeper wants to leave.
Costa will surely be an upgrade on Robert Sanchez. The Porto keeper has played 9 games this season and only conceded 4 goals. He has kept 6 clean sheets and helped Porto to stay on the 2nd position in the league. Costa has also been a regular starter of Portugese national team in the recent years.
Chelsea should really sign a quality player like Costa very soon. It will make them strong defensively which is the last thing Enzo Maresca needs to win titles.
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