Samú Costa, a 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder, had previously been linked with a Premier League move, and Aston Villa, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Newcastle were all viewed as potential destinations. European football expert Andy Brassell explained to TalkSport that he believed Costa's physicality made him a good candidate for the league. Brassell added that he could have seen the player at Aston Villa were it not for Boubacar Kamara's return. Despite the interest from England, Costa has completed a transfer to Al-Nassr from Mallorca. Hector Martin told Arriyadiyah that the deal was finalised after the Saudi club's offer surpassed bids from RB Leipzig and other European clubs. Reports on the transfer fee are conflicting, with some suggesting a figure of €25 million while others claim the deal is worth €9 million. The Portugal international has 7 caps for his country. He joined Mallorca in August 2023 from Almería for a fee of €3 million, and his contract was due to expire in 2028. His Transfermarkt market value is currently €15.00m. In May 2026, reports indicated that Mallorca's CEO valued the player at approximately €25-30 million.