Aston Villa has shown interest in acquiring the services of 25-year-old Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa from FC Porto. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, there are advanced discussions underway between Aston Villa and FC Porto. Nonetheless, FC Porto has indicated that Diogo Costa's departure will only occur if his release clause of 75 million euros is fulfilled. This prospective transfer is being viewed as a backup plan in the event that Emiliano Martínez moves to Manchester United. If the transfer goes through at the specified amount, Diogo Costa would become the second most expensive goalkeeper in history, overtaking Alisson's transfer to Liverpool and ranking just behind Kepa Arrizabalaga's record transfer to Chelsea. Costa's contract with Porto is valid until June 2027, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €40 million, with other clubs like Al Nassr and Galatasaray also expressing interest in the player.