Chelsea are not in the chase for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, despite recent rumours from a number of places.
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Chelsea are preparing to take on Juventus in Hong Kong in a friendly right now, but that hasn’t stopped some transfer news bubbling up.
Kieran Gill, of the Daily Mail, Simon Johnson of the Athletic and the well connected Ben Jacobs all just Tweeted at the same time that the Blues are “not interested” in Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
The Portugal number one has been linked with the Blues countless times in the last few years, but there has so far been so concrete contact over a transfer. A move for Costa seems possible this summer – but it won’t be to Chelsea.
Costa to Chelsea rumours not true claim club briefs
The fact that multiple reporters came out with this all at the same time tells you exactly what’s happened. They’ve all been given the same information by the sporting directors.
That means it’s probably true. Which makes sense – they’ve stuck with Sanchez this far, they’re not going to bail out now. The only thing that might have changed that would have been big pressure from new manager Xabi Alonso, and so far it doesn’t look like that’s been applied.
In other news…
Chelsea’s midfield has plenty of bodies right now – but may need a new addition if Enzo Fernandez leaves. Xabi Alonso has someone in mind.
There are two Chelsea players missing from the squad to face Juventus today, and while it’s not time to panic yet, we’re hoping for more positive news at the weekend.
