Man United eye intriguing Onana replacement transfer as Wolves 'trying' to keep £37m star
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Clubs across the Premier League have the chance to bring in some fresh faces later this year. They also have the opportunity to let players head out the exit door when the new window opens for business. Rumours have already started to swirl as teams keep one eye on the summer.
Manchester City have reportedly made a bid for FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to CaughtOffside. The stopper is also said to be on the radar of Manchester United. City could see the Portugal international as someone to compete with Ederson for their number one spot.
Costa, 25, has been on the books of his current club for his whole career to date. He rose up through their academy ranks before breaking into the first-team and is valued at £33million on Transfermarkt. The ‘keeper has made 195 appearances to date, 41 of which have come this season.
Manchester United target Mile Svilar move
As per TEAMtalk, Manchester United are keen on Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. The 25-year-old may have been identified as a possible long-term replacement for Andre Onana. Ruben Amorim has recently dropped his first choice after a string of mistakes.
Svilar joined moved to Italy back in 2022 and has since caught the eye. He played for Anderlecht as a youngster before Benfica came calling in 2017. The Antwerp-born man then spent five years in Portugal before a embarking on a fresh challenge in Serie A.
The 3AM Verdict: The goalkeeping position has been a bit of problem area for Manchester United over recent times. There are big question marks over the future of Andre Onana at Old Trafford and if he did leave, they would need to find an adequate replacement. Svilar could fit the bill as he is still young, has potential develop in the future and has played a decent amount of games so far in his career.
Wolves contract latest regarding Nelson Semedo
Wolves are ‘trying’ to tie down £37m Nelson Semedo to a new contract, as detailed in a report by The Mirror. The wing-back sees his deal expire in late June. He is yet to put pen-to-paper on an extension and is due to become a free agent as things stand.
Semedo, 31, has been on the books at Molineux since 2020. He has been a good servant to the Midlands club over the last five years. The Portugal international has played 175 matches altogether and has scored three goals.
The Lisbon-born man has a big decision to make on what to do next. He is able to weigh up his options and assess what other opportunities could be out there for him. Prior to his transfer to England, he had spells at Benfica and Barcelona.
The 3AM Verdict: It would be a massive blow for Wolves to lose Nelson Semedo this summer, especially on a free transfer. He is a dependable player to call upon and is a threat down the right flank. His pace and power can cause real problems to opposition defenders so he would be hard to replace if he left.