Chelsea are believed to have agreed the summer transfer of
Portuguese defender Manuel da Costa.
The highly-rated Portuguese stopper, who was actually born in
France, can play anywhere along the back-line and has seemingly
impressed enough at PSV Eindhoven this term to earn a move to
England.
He only transferred to the Philips Stadion last summer from Nancy,
but Chelsea have reportedly moved quickly to secure a deal for the
20-year-old.
Portuguese sources claim that a deal has already been agreed
between all parties for the move, and is seemingly further evidence
of the co-operation between PSV and Chelsea.
Numerous deals have now been concluded between the two sides in the
last couple of seasons, which have seen the Dutch club benefit
greatly from The Blues placing players with them - mainly South
Americans who would not be eligible to play in England.
Only last month the two sides concluded a deal for Benfica star
Alcides, who has joined PSV on a long-term loan from Chelsea - a
move which is reported to have smoothed over da Costa's summer
switch to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been left woefully short of
defensive cover at times this season and he is seemingly determined
to make sure this situation does not repeat itself.
