Football transfer rumours: Diogo Costa to replace David de Gea?

A fter David de Gea’s latest error in the FA Cup final, rumours about Manchester United’s need for a replacement will increase. The newest name on the list is Porto’s Diogo Costa, who has supposedly also caught the eye of Newcastle and Chelsea, too. The Portuguese shot-stopper would not come cheap because United would need to activate his £65m release clause to lure him to Old Trafford.

Speaking of struggling Manchester United players, Wout Weghorst might have found a route back to the Premier League next season. It is clear he will not fit in at Vincent Kompany’s Burnley and he has proven himself substandard at United but Everton, and their desperation for a striker, may result in a call to Turf Moor.

Meanwhile, in Erik ten Hag’s quest to find a suitable central midfielder, he has identified Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat as a potential candidate for the role. Manchester United, however, could face completion for him from Barcelona, who are linked to a plethora of players despite an uncertain financial situation.

It looks increasingly likely that Real Madrid will be the focal point of the summer transfer window. Over the weekend it was announced that Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema will be leaving the club. The Frenchman’s future is set to be in Saudi Arabia but the Belgian’s next move is unknown.

Their departures will free up some money for Carlo Ancelotti and friends to spend on some lovely new signings. Naturally, Madrid’s interest has turned to a top Premier League goalscorer, with Chelsea’s Kai Havertz being targeted.

Jude Bellingham’s move to the Spanish capital is getting closer by the day and he could be joined by Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who might finally decide now is the time to leave the Premier League