Manchester City Target Diogo Costa in £50m Transfer Coup

Manchester City are reportedly eyeing a move for FC Porto's star goalkeeper Diogo Costa, aiming to secure his services for £50m, despite his £63m release clause, according to Mirror Football. The Premier League champions are leveraging their strong ties with agent Jorge Mendes to negotiate a lower fee for the 25-year-old Portuguese international, as revealed in a recent DeadlineDayLive post on April 21, 2025. Costa, who has been with Porto since 2019, has also caught the attention of Manchester United, who are seeking a replacement for their struggling goalkeeper Andre Onana, per BBC Sport.

Mendes, known for brokering high-profile transfers like Cristiano Ronaldo’s £80m move to Real Madrid in 2009, has a history of facilitating deals for City, including Diego Costa’s £32m transfer in 2014. However, his involvement in past transfers has drawn scrutiny for potential FIFA regulation breaches. Costa, born in Rothrist, Switzerland, and standing at 1.86m, is contracted with Porto until 2027, with a market value of €38m, per Transfermarkt. As the summer transfer window approaches, City’s pursuit of Costa signals their intent to bolster their squad with one of Europe’s promising goalkeeping talents.