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Barcelona set to battle Bayern Munich for Portugal star

<p>Barcelona might face an uphill task in their endeavour to acquire Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, as per a report from <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-le-complica-fichaje-diogo-110934864" target="_self">SPORT</a>. The Catalans are bound to engage in a heated transfer battle with Bayern Munich for the services of Portugal's first-choice goalkeeper.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Barca have turned their attention to the market following Marc-Andre ter Stegen's unfortunate injury during their win over Villarreal in September. The German was stretchered off and medical reports later revealed that he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/worst-case-scenario-marc-andre-ter-stegen-barcelona-ruptured-knee-tendon-requires-surgery/blt8ae5b6c3db6a7a62" target="_self">suffered a complete rupture in the patella in his right knee</a>.</p><p>Ter Stegen will turn 33 before the current season ends and his age in unison with the untimely long-term injury has prompted Barcelona to look at younger goalkeepers, leading them to shortlist 25-year-old Costa as the perfect candidate.</p><p>However, they will face stern competition from Bayern, who have a 38-year-old Manuel Neuer on their books.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Costa <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/portugal-player-ratings-vs-slovenia-euro-2024/blt015a85727e227473" target="_self">created history during Euro 2024 when he made three saves out of three in the penalty shootout</a> against Slovenia in the Round of 16, becoming the first goalkeeper in European Championship history to achieve the feat. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Costa will be looking forward to helping Porto book a spot in the Taca de Liga semi-finals when they host Moreirense in the last eight of the competition on Thursday, October 31.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR DIOGO COSTA?

Barcelona set to battle Bayern Munich for Portugal star | Goal.com English Oman

Barcelona and Bayern Munich have Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa on their radar, signalling a potential transfer battle in the summer of 2025.