Alonso targets Porto keeper Costa as Chelsea's final piece

New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has identified Porto's Diogo Costa as the 'final piece of the puzzle' for his squad.

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What happened. Chelsea are considering triggering Diogo Costa's €60m release clause, with new boss Xabi Alonso keen to sign the Porto goalkeeper.

• Costa has 48 caps for Portugal and is Porto's No.1.
• He was previously linked with Manchester United.
• Alonso already signed Morgan Rogers for a British record £117m.

If completed, Costa would bolster Chelsea's backline as Alonso builds his first squad.

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