There has never been a more pressing need for a new custodian at Manchester United. Diogo Costa of Porto is a great choice.

The most recent indication that the Spaniard needs to be replaced was David de Gea’s blunder for Manchester United over the weekend.

Diogo Costa of Porto is one of the top targets, according to ESPN, who has stated that United are looking at alternatives.

According to Fabrizio Romano, a contract he renewed at the conclusion of the previous year had a £65 million release clause.

Having it everything, Diogo Costa

For a custodian, the release clause represents a significant sum of money. The money would be well spent. Both Manchester City and Liverpool paid about the same amount for Ederson, and neither regrets it.

According to ESPN, David de Gea might stay on a less favourable contract but there is no certainty he would be the starting custodian, leaving Manchester United free to seek a replacement.

Why Diogo Costa, then? The 23-year-old is fully equipped. He is a powerful passer and a great shot blocker. He has 14 clean sheets from 29 league games and one assist this season in the Champions League.

Additionally, Costa has stopped three penalties in the Champions League in just this one season. David de Gea has only ever stopped a penalty shot in the Champions League, and it was in 2015.

The most effective defender is Costa. At the close of the previous year, he discussed his playing approach in an interview with O Jogo.

He stated: “Today, we try to be as complete as possible in our positions, play outside the posts, and aid in the team’s early formation.

Some play better between the posts, while others prefer to use their feet and the area outside the goal. But in my view, being as thorough as you can is always the best course of action.

Costa is still very young, therefore he has room to improve. Erik ten Hag would make a wise investment by bringing him aboard.

Manchester United has to make some changes right now. Over the past ten years, David de Gea has been the only constant at Old Trafford, and, to be honest, we’ve had enough.