Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to Sky Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
Unai Emery’s side are reportedly working to bring in the 'elite' Portugal international ahead of the transfer deadline on Monday, having identified him as a replacement for veteran Emiliano Martinez.
The 2022 World Cup winner could leave Villa Park in the final two days of the summer window, with Manchester United now exploring a late deal.
Costa, praised as 'one of the best goalkeepers in the world', has spent his entire career at Porto, where he was appointed captain last summer and has made 201 appearances to date, keeping 86 clean sheets.
The 25-year-old shot-stopper is under contract with the two-time Champions League winners until the summer of 2027 and, according to reports in Portugal, has a £62.5m release clause.
Aston Villa in Talks to Sign Diogo Costa
Diogo Costa applauding after a win for Portugal
Tavolieri, writing on X, revealed that Aston Villa are pushing to sign Costa in the final two days of the summer window, with Man United now leaning towards Martinez instead of their long-term target Senne Lammens:
This is a developing story, more to follow.