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Chelsea are advancing in negotiations for Diogo Costa from Porto, who Xabi Alonso sees as the first-choice goalkeeper.
London's Chelsea are progressing in talks for the transfer of 26-year-old Porto and Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
Negotiations between the clubs have entered an active phase. The Portuguese goalkeeper remains a priority target for the Londoners as they seek to strengthen their goalkeeping position ahead of the season.
Chelsea's head coach Xabi Alonso is personally insisting on bringing in Costa and sees him as the undisputed number one for the team. The club officials are keen to finalise the deal soon to address their main position in goal.