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Man Utd take the lead to sign Portuguese star

Man Utd take the lead to sign Portuguese star


Man Utd take the lead to sign Portuguese star

Costa on his way to Man Utd?
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Manchester United are in pole position to sign Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to A Bola.

The Red Devils are aiming to strengthen the goalkeeping department with David de Gea struggling for consistency.

De Gea is likely to pen a new deal but United are still planning to pursue a marquee option for the number one role.

Costa has been on their radar for a while and A Bola claim that he is on course to move to the Premier League this summer.

It is added that United are leading the pursuit of the 23-year-old but he won't come on the cheap for the Red Devils.

Costa signed a new deal earlier this season with a €75m release clause and Porto are set to hold out for the same figure.

United were initially content with De Gea as the first-choice keeper but the scenario has changed amid his recent howlers.

Costa would be a fantastic signing for manager Erik ten Hag.