Transfer news: Chelsea cool interest in Diogo Costa | OneFootball

For now, Diogo Costa still appears set to remain at FC Porto. Although several top European clubs are keeping a close eye on the Dragons’ goalkeeper and captain, no concrete approaches have emerged yet. And given the figures the club are demanding to let go of the number 99, that step is unlikely to be straightforward: Porto’s board is only expected to accept negotiations for a fee close to the €60 million set out in his release clause.

In recent hours, reports circulated suggesting a possible Chelsea bid in that amount. However, according to the highly regarded The Athletic, the Blues’ strategy appears 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 already have a defined goalkeeping hierarchy, 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 comes down to Gaga Slonina and Teddy Sharman-Lowe.

PSG too, often mentioned as one of the clubs interested in the Portugal international, appear to be looking at other options and are said to have turned their attention to Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.

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

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