Manchester City will target Porto’s Diogo Costa this summer as the ideal successor to Ederson amid concerns over the Brazilian’s persistent groin issues.
fotnet24.net reports City set to intensify efforts to sign Diogo Costa this summer. The move comes eight years after Ederson left Benfica in 2017.
Ederson is battling a persistent groin issue that has sidelined him multiple times. The Brazilian may face a race against time to return this season.
Costa, 25, has risen to Portugal’s No. 1 and boasts a £63 million release clause valid until 2027. Those terms suggest City must explore a negotiated fee below that mark.
His exceptional passing range mirrors Ederson’s distribution skills at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola values keepers who can launch attacks with precise long balls.
Incoming director Hugo Viana’s ties with Jorge Mendes could smooth transfer talks. Mendes has steered moves for elite talents across Europe.
City believe a fee near £50 million may secure a deal, as rivals lack the same resources. United admire Costa but cannot trigger his buy‑out clause.
Since joining in 2017, Ederson has helped City win six Premier League titles and three Golden Glove awards. He also played a key role in City’s 2023 Champions League triumph.
The Brazilian’s four assists and crucial saves underscore his value even amid another sidelining setback. City must now weigh experience against the need for durability between the posts.
