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Costa linked as United budget keeper target
Diogo Costa could join Manchester United for around £17m as a potential fix to the goalkeeping issue amid budget constraints.
Manchester United weigh a goalkeeper option from Porto as a £17m bid opens a potential budget alternative.
Costa Emerges as Manchester United Budget Keeper Target
Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa is linked with Manchester United as the club looks for a reliable option in goal after Andre Onana was dropped for the opening loss to Arsenal and Altay Bayindir struggled. Sky Germany reported that Galatasaray have submitted a £17m bid for Costa, a move Porto are likely to turn down given his £63m release clause. United are also prioritising midfield reinforcements ahead of the September deadline, but budget constraints add a layer of complexity to any goalkeeper deal.
Bayindir’s inclusion in the side and a costly error that led to Arsenal’s winner have intensified scrutiny on United’s already unsettled goalkeeping situation. The offer for Costa would be a straightforward solution if the club can navigate the price, but Porto’s stance suggests a long shot unless the market shifts in United’s favour.
Key Takeaways
"Credit to Arsenal, they vary the delivery; they're attacking it. But if you're the goalkeeper, take control of the six-yard box."
Keane on the need for goalkeepers to dominate their area
"Be aggressive. Take control of it. Far too easy. It's like schoolboy stuff. Man United - weak and soft."
Keane on United's current goalkeeping approach
"The reason I think they would be good goalkeepers for Man Utd is not necessarily because they are the best, but they are big personalities and characters."
Neville on why a goalkeeper with presence matters
"They have played under extreme pressure and they almost walk out with that arrogance and dominance of a goalkeeper - Man United need that."
Neville on the importance of a killer instinct in goal
The situation highlights United’s balancing act between long term planning and short term needs. A goalkeeper with strong leadership could stabilize the back line, yet a bargain buy carries risk if it undercuts experience at a crucial position. The panel of pundits calling for a commanding presence reflects a broader trend at top teams where character is valued as much as technique. Budget pressures could push United toward compromises that shape not just this window but the team’s identity for years to come.
Highlights
- Big personalities win in big games
- Leadership in goal is not optional
- Budget moves must carry spine and courage
- Character matters more than cost in the keeper position
Budget and Public Reaction Risk
The story hinges on a potential budget move and the reaction of fans and investors. Framing the Costa bid as a bargain could invite criticism if it underplays quality or creates instability in the squad.
The next moves will reveal how United values leadership at goalkeeper against budget realities.
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