Chelsea’s plans for the impending summer transfer window include a strong pursuit of Porto ‘s goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
The Blues are looking at Costa as a potential solution to bolster their goalkeeping department as Enzo Maresca is expected to be appointed and they may be planning an overhaul.
Costa’s performances for FC Porto have made him stand out as one of the most promising goalkeepers in European football.
Despite having Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic already, Chelsea is thinking about adding one more top-tier goalkeeper to take their team to the next level.
Chelsea is reportedly interested in signing Costa according to several reports from Italian journalist Rudy Galetti.
Although Manchester City has also shown interest in the Portuguese international, Porto is willing to sell him if the right offer is made.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, Petrovic and Sanchez are all considered to be good goalkeepers at Chelsea but none of them has shown much promise as a long-term fix.
However, Costa’s international teammate Diogo Dalot has hailed him as a future world-class goalkeeper.
He is a desirable prospect for Chelsea due to his strong results both at home and in European competitions. \
Costa is a substantial investment because of his rumored £65 million release clause.
Chelsea sees Costa as a statement signing who fits with their goal to strengthen the squad even though they have several other goalkeeping options.
Reputed journalist, Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea plans to target five new signings during the summer transfer window.
Goalkeepers, center backs, central strikers and wingers are among the positions for which these additions are probably going to be made.
The appointment of Enzo Maresca as manager could have an impact on Chelsea’s hiring practices.
The kind of players sought after in the transfer market may differ from Maresca’s preferred style of play which stresses possession-based football and building from the back.
Maresca will likely influence Chelsea’s transfer policy in the upcoming window as he approaches his move to Stamford Bridge.
Diogo Costa’s possible transfer shows Chelsea’s desire to bolster important positions and assemble a strong team that will be able to qualify for UCL in the future.
