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

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

According to English sources, the club’s management wants to get ahead of the market so as not to be caught off guard if the Argentine international leaves the team in the summer. In this regard, two names are being closely monitored.

In addition to Diogo Costa, James Trafford, a goalkeeper linked to Manchester City, also appears as an alternative. The English international is seen as a strategic medium-term investment, benefiting from already being familiar with English football.

However, Diogo Costa remains the top target. The Portuguese international is favored for his experience in European competitions, his leadership demonstrated at FC Porto, and above all, his quality with the ball at his feet—a characteristic highly valued by coach Unai Emery in his build-up play from the back.

The final decision will depend on several factors, namely the amounts involved in a potential transfer and the developments regarding Emiliano Martínez’s 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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