Man Utd target Diogo Costa as De Gea's replacement

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De Gea is having a difficult start to the season. AFP

According to 'A Bola', Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag would like to replace De Gea for 2023 and already has his target, Diogo Costa. The Spaniard's contract expires on 30th June. The second goalkeeper, David Carmo, is also in the race.

Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea is having a difficult start to the season with the arrival of new manager Erik ten Hag on the Red Devils' bench. 

According to 'A Bola', the Dutch coach is reportedly looking for a possible replacement for the Spanish goalkeeper. Diogo Costa, Portuguese player of Porto, would be the chosen one. The 23-year-old has made 14 appearances this season and is the undisputed starter for Sergio Conceiçao. 

Ten Hag's words against De Gea after the Brentford game, in which he described the goalkeeper's decision making as "naive", added to the lack of a sporting project and his contract expiry, suggest the Spaniard's future is a long way from Old Trafford. 

We will see if this finally happens. However, the Red Devils did not travel for nothing, as their scouts took the opportunity to send reports about Oporto's 23-year-old defender David Carmo, who is also on the agenda for next season. 

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