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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barcelona targeting three goalkeepers heading into the summer transfer window
Barcelona targeting three goalkeepers heading into the summer transfer window As we move closer to the upcoming summer transfer window, it is apparent that Barcelona do require reinforcements despite a near-perfect season. One of the pressing concerns for the Blaugrana could be the goalkeeping department, with uncertainty brewing over the future of Wojciech Szczesny. Advertisement Should Szczesny decide to retire, Barcelona might have to bring in a new face in goal, who can serve as an alternative to Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Barcelona likely to target three players To that end, Diario AS suggests Barcelona may target three goalkeepers heading into the summer transfer window. It was earlier reported that Barcelona were keeping tabs on multiple youth players as a replacement for Szczesny and that the club have ruled out signing a new goalkeeper. However, it appears Barça are targeting multiple goalkeepers in the market, including Portuguese international Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa is on Barcelona's radar. (Photo by) The FC Porto star has been a consistent performer over the years, though his €75 million makes him quite an expensive option for the club. Advertisement Another goalkeeper Barcelona are monitoring is Joan Garcia, who has impressed onlookers with his performance for Espanyol this season. Interestingly, Real Madrid, too, are keeping tabs on Garcia, who reportedly has a release clause worth just €25 million. Finally, Barcelona are also interested in the services of Bart Verbruggen, the Brighton & Hove Albion who has established himself as a first-choice 'keeper for the Seagulls. All these aforementioned goalkeepers are relatively young and have a high ceiling, thereby making them an ideal long-term replacement for ter Stegen. However, given Barcelona's economic position going into the summer transfer window, it remains unlikely the club will be able to afford a move for any of them.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Manchester City eye Nicolo Savona as full-back option
Manchester City are weighing up a summer move for Juventus defender Nicolo Savona, according to Foot Mercato. Injuries and a drop in form from key players have scuppered City's hopes of retaining the Premier League title. Their Champions League campaign also ended earlier than expected. Advertisement City have identified Diogo Costa as their primary goalkeeping target, and they are closing in on the Porto star. The club also wants to improve their full-back options. Savono is on their radar. Savona could be a shrewd buy for Man City Savona has had a brilliant season. His form earned him a first senior call-up to the Italian national team under manager Luciano Spalletti. His outstanding campaign has attracted interest from Man City. According to Transfermarkt, his current value is around €14 million, making him an affordable target. Man City's first choice for the right-back position is Wesley Franca of Flamengo. However, talks with the Brazilian club have been protracted. Advertisement This delay has made City look at other players. These include Newcastle United's Tino Livramento of Newcastle United. However, there are concerns over his transfer fee. Newcastle are likely to demand a high price, which may make City think twice before making an offer. By contrast, Savona is a more cost-effective option. His age and potential fit well with City's long-term plans.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Manchester City eye Nicolo Savona as full-back option
Manchester City are weighing up a summer move for Juventus defender Nicolo Savona, according to Foot Mercato. Injuries and a drop in form from key players have scuppered City's hopes of retaining the Premier League title. Their Champions League campaign also ended earlier than expected. City have identified Diogo Costa as their primary goalkeeping target, and they are closing in on the Porto star. The club also wants to improve their full-back options. Savono is on their radar. Savona has had a brilliant season. His form earned him a first senior call-up to the Italian national team under manager Luciano Spalletti. His outstanding campaign has attracted interest from Man City. According to Transfermarkt, his current value is around €14 million, making him an affordable target. Man City's first choice for the right-back position is Wesley Franca of Flamengo. However, talks with the Brazilian club have been protracted. This delay has made City look at other players. These include Newcastle United's Tino Livramento of Newcastle United. However, there are concerns over his transfer fee. Newcastle are likely to demand a high price, which may make City think twice before making an offer. By contrast, Savona is a more cost-effective option. His age and potential fit well with City's long-term plans.
BBC News
23-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gossip: Porto goalkeeper targeted as Ederson replacement
Manchester City are eyeing Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as a replacement for Brazil goalkeeper Ederson, 31, who is in talks with clubs in Saudi Arabia. (Florian Plettenberg, external)Along with Liverpool and Arsenal, City are eyeing Bayer Leverkusen's 21-year-old Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, who is valued at about £103m. (CaughtOffside, external)On the flipside, Leverkusen have held talks with City over a deal for 22-year-old English forward James McAtee. (Florian Plettenberg, external)Finally, City and Arsenal are set to be beaten by Aston Villa to the signing of Rosenborg's 18-year-old Norway Under-21s midfielder Sverre Nypan. (Times - subscription required, external)Want more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip column Follow the gossip column on BBC Sport
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Man City look to hijack United's move for Andre Onana replacement Diogo Costa after Red Devils put off by release clause
Manchester Cit are ahead in the transfer war for Porto star Diogo Costa MAN TO MAN Man City look to hijack United's move for Andre Onana replacement Diogo Costa after Red Devils put off by release clause MANCHESTER CITY are poised to hijack rivals Manchester United in the race for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Deposed Prem champions City plan to cash in where their cash-strapped neighbours have failed in chasing the Portugal star. Advertisement 3 Manchester City are set to hijack rivals Manchester United for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa 3 Man City manager Pep Guardiola is on the lookout for a new keeper 3 Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim also wants a keeper but the club is put off by Costa's £64million release clause Old Trafford chiefs were put off by a £64million release clause in 25-year-old Costa's contract. Even though boss Ruben Amorim wants to replace blunder keeper Andre Onana, the price is considered too high. But talks are well underway about bringing Costa to the Etihad as part of a major close-season revamp of City boss Pep Guardiola's squad. City are braced for current keeper Ederson to quit at the end of the campaign for a megabucks move to Saudi Arabia's Pro League with just a year left on his contract. Advertisement There are also fears that his understudy Stefan Ortega could follow his team-mate through the door. Guardiola wants new faces to help re-energise his four-in-a-row Premier League champions who could be surrendering their crown to runaway leaders Liverpool as early as Wednesday night.. He signed striker Omar Marmoush plus defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis in January but knows more dealing is needed for his team to regain superiority in English football. Normally dominant City are third in the Premier League table and only just clinging on for Champions League football next season. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS They were dumped out in the Last 16 this year by Real Madrid and conceded six goals over the two games. They have let in 43 league goals this season - already nine more than for the whole of last season - and there are still four games to play. Ruben Amorim will go all out to secure Europa League glory for Man Utd Across Manchester, United boss Amorim has had problems between the sticks. Advertisement Onana was dropped for the trip to Newcastle earlier this month following high-profile errors against Lyon in the Europa League. But money is tight at Old Trafford. Minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has waged a campaign of swingeing cuts which includes staff redundancies and cutbacks on perks such as free lunches for ordinary workers.
