Sporting News from Spain reports that Barcelona is on the hunt for a long-term replacement for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with Portuguese international goalkeeper Diogo Costa being their primary target.
Ter Stegen’s recent severe injury has forced Barcelona to pay attention to the goalkeeper market. In the short term, due to constraints in the squad and financial situation, Barca will seek an unsigned free agent to temporarily fill the gap. Fabrizio Romano has already stated that Wojciech Szczęsny is about to join Barca, signing a short one-year contract with the club.
However, Barcelona wants to find a high-level goalkeeper who can take over from Ter Stegen in the coming years. The 25-year-old Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa is the most favored candidate by the club’s technical department. Costa, currently playing for Porto, has been under close watch by Barcelona due to his impressive performances.
Costa is known for his quick reflexes on the goal line and excellent aerial ability. He is highly regarded within Barcelona, and his agent, Jorge Mendes, could help facilitate a move. However, Costa’s transfer value is approximately €45 million, and Porto demands a high fee for him. Therefore, Barcelona may have to wait until next summer’s transfer window to secure the space needed to bring in the player.
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