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New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly keen on bringing Portugal's starting goalkeeper, Diogo Costa, to Stamford Bridge. Local media reports suggest Porto values the shot-stopper at around €60 million, a price that could further escalate with a strong performance at the upcoming World Cup. However, Chelsea is prepared to make this investment to resolve their ongoing issues in goal.
Last season, Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, faced significant criticism and eventually lost his spot to Filip Jörgensen, who also made several costly errors. Consequently, Alonso is pushing for the club to acquire an elite goalkeeper.
Costa, who also captains Porto, fits the bill perfectly. Last season, he recorded 26 clean sheets in 53 appearances, conceding only 13 goals in 31 league matches. Manchester United previously showed strong interest in him, but the Red Devils have since found their man in Senne Lammens. Now, Paris Saint-Germain could emerge as Chelsea's main competitor for Costa's signature, according to "The Mirror."
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