Manchester United scouting Porto right-back Alberto Costa for £55.8m
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Manchester United is monitoring Porto defender Alberto Costa, who has impressed since joining Porto from Juventus in 2025. The 22-year-old has registered nine assists and a goal in 29 Primeira Liga appearances this season. United is assessing their defensive options amid concerns over current squad depth, particularly at full-back. Costa is tied to Porto until June 2030, with a €65m (£55.8m) release clause complicating any potential deal. No formal approach has been made yet.
- •Manchester United is eyeing Alberto Costa as a right-back option.
- •Costa has made a significant impact at Porto this season.
- •He has a release clause of £55.8m in his contract.
- •United has not yet made a formal approach for the player.
- •Costa's age fits United's focus on younger players.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Man United eyeing Portuguese defender available for £55.8m after rapid rise
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