Young Diogo Costa could be a Chelsea player

Mauricio Pochettino, the Blues’ new coach, wants the top-notch defender to fight Spaniard Kepa for the title. It is in this context that the name of Diogo Costa appears, to whom FC Porto informs that it is asking for 75 million euros. But this should be negotiated at lower values, taking into account the selling pressure that exists on the blue-whites, due to the issue of financial balance, which should be achieved by the end of the month.

However, Chelsea’s interest could help add value to the goalkeeper, given that Manchester United are also considering moving forward with the offer.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Diogo Costa was chosen as the goalkeeper of the Portuguese league’s perfect eleven last season.

Juninho Capixaba for low cost only
Porto are considering signing Brazilian left-back Juninho Capixaba (Bragantino) but are unwilling to raise the stakes above five million euros.

Offer of 20 million for Conceição does not change the priorities of the coach
Al-Hilal’s swanky offer for Sergio Conceição (annual salary of around €20m) may not be enough to convince the Porto manager.

The 48-year-old was quite impressed with the terms of the Saudi club’s offer, but he knows his priorities are cm, other. However, decisions to strengthen the composition are being delayed until July, not least because they need to be sold earlier.