Samú Costa, a 25-year-old Portuguese defensive midfielder, had previously been linked with a Premier League transfer, with Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa all viewed as suitable destinations. European football expert Andy Brassell explained to TalkSport that Costa's physical style, defensive skills, and box-to-box capabilities recommended him as a potential Premier League player. Brassell specifically suggested he could be a development project at Chelsea, potentially as a successor to Enzo Fernández. Costa completed a transfer from Mallorca to Al-Nassr. According to Hector Martin, the Saudi club finalized the deal after surpassing offers from RB Leipzig and other European clubs. Reports on the transfer fee are conflicting; AS indicates Al-Nassr will spend €25 million, while Saudi source Okaz claims the total deal is worth €9 million. The player has 7 caps for Portugal. His current market value is €15 million, according to Transfermarkt. Mallorca paid €3 million for him in August 2023, and there were reports from May 2026 that the club valued him at approximately €25-30 million.