Aston Villa weigh up goalkeeper options, Diogo Costa in their sights | OneFootball

Aston Villa has already started preparing for the future of their goalkeeping position and is eyeing Diogo Costa from FC Porto as the main candidate to replace Emiliano Martínez, whose departure at the end of the season is increasingly seen as likely in Birmingham.

According to English sources, the club's management intends to get ahead of the market to avoid being caught off guard if the Argentine international leaves the team in the summer. In this regard, two names are being closely monitored.

Besides Diogo Costa, James Trafford, a goalkeeper associated with Manchester City, also appears as an alternative. The English international is seen as a strategic mid-term investment, benefiting from already being familiar with the reality of English football.

However, Diogo Costa remains the top priority. The Portuguese international is appealing due to his accumulated experience in European competitions, the leadership he has shown at FC Porto, and especially his quality in playing with his feet – a characteristic valued by coach Unai Emery in his build-up play from the back.

The final decision will depend on several factors, including the values involved in a potential transfer and the development of the Emiliano Martínez situation. What is certain is that Aston Villa wants to secure a top-level goalkeeper to maintain defensive solidity and support the club's ambitions in the Premier League and European competitions.

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