Transfer market: Chelsea cool interest in Diogo Costa | OneFootball

For now, Diogo Costa still appears to be secure at FC Porto. Although several of Europe’s top clubs are closely monitoring the Dragons’ goalkeeper and captain, no concrete approaches have emerged yet. And, given the figures the club is demanding to let the number 99 leave, that step is unlikely to be simple: Porto’s board is only expected to negotiate for a fee close to the 60 million euros set out in his release clause.

In recent hours, reports circulated pointing to a possible Chelsea bid in that amount. However, according to the respected The Athletic, the blues’ strategy seems to be heading in precisely the opposite direction.

According to the same publication, the reports linking Diogo Costa with Stamford Bridge have been “played down” by the London club. At this stage, Chelsea’s goalkeeping pecking order is already defined, with Robert Sánchez and Mike Penders — who returns after his loan spell at Strasbourg — while Filip Jorgensen could leave the club in the summer. For the third spot, the battle is between Gaga Slonina and Teddy Sharman-Lowe.

PSG too, often mentioned as one of the clubs interested in the Portugal international, appears to be studying other options and has reportedly turned its attention back to Zion Suzuki, Parma’s goalkeeper.

So far, however, FC Porto’s board has not received any offer for Diogo Costa. Under contract until 2030, the captain is preparing to begin another season as the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for the blue and whites.

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