Chelsea have unlocked a huge advantage over Manchester United in the race to sign Diogo Costa. The 23-year-old goalkeeper has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer following his impressive performances for Porto.
Costa, who sees his contract at the Estádio do Dragão expire in 2027, featured 33 times for Sergio Conceiçao's side in the Primeira Liga last season, keeping 16 clean sheets. The Portugal international's eye-catching displays have reportedly courted the interest of some top clubs around Europe, but he's expected to cost a hefty fee.
According to Portuguese outlet Record, Costa is in on the Blues' shortlist of candidates to replace Edouard Mendy, who's followed N'Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly to Saudi Arabia. The report states that Porto could demand around €75million (£64.2m) for his signature – which would make him the second-most expensive shot-stopper of all-time behind none other than Kepa Arrizabalaga.
