Chelsea ready to make a big push to sign Diogo Costa

Mauricio Pochettino started his first official day at Cobham yesterday although plenty of work has already been going on behind the scenes.

Chelsea have been very busy this summer with two new arrivals already sorted and seven players having departed.

One area of the squad that the Blues could look to fix is goalkeeper with Édouard Mendy having left for Saudi Arabia.

According to reports in Portugal, that is what they are planning to do with Diogo Costa in their sights.

Chelsea insist for Costa

Ljubljana, Slovenia, 31st May 2021. Diogo Costa of Portugal during the UEFA U21 Championships 2021 match at Stadion Stoczicw, Ljubljana. Picture credit should read: Jonathan Moscrop / Sportimage 2G08B9E Ljubljana, Slovenia, 31st May 2021. Diogo Costa of Portugal during the UEFA U21 Championships 2021 match at Stadion Stoczicw, Ljubljana. Picture credit should read: Jonathan Moscrop / Sportimage (Alamy Stock Photo)

Chelsea are insisting on the signing of FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, report A Bola.

Mauricio Pochettino wants to sign a really top goalkeeper following the departure of Mendy.

The only real issue with a deal is Porto’s €75 million asking price.

The Portugese club want that fee paid upfront, but the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is working to find a solution.

Costa is happy at Porto, however, he would, of course, not be against a move to the Premier League.

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