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Chelsea could sign a new goalkeeper before the summer deadline, and Diogo Costa is being strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. But Shay Given has suggested a better option.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As things stand, Chelsea<\/a> have Robert Sanchez between the sticks. Gabriel Slonina, Filip Jorgensen and Mike Penders sit behind Sanchez, though Jorgensen is expected to go<\/a> and Slonina is due to follow him.<\/p>\n

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BREAKING: Chelsea are closing in on Costa and Chavarria! \ud83d\udc4a<\/h3>\n

Chavarria is in England and talks are advanced for Costa.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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But at the end of last season, the priority for many Chelsea fans would have been a new goalkeeper. The Blues had to endure mistake after mistake from Sanchez, and it is a surprise a keeper hasn\u2019t been signed.<\/p>\n

Especially when others have. Leeds are set to sign James Trafford; Newcastle have got Lukas Hornicek, and others have made signings. Now, Chelsea are in \u2018advanced talks\u2019 to sign Portugal\u2019s no.1 Costa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shay Given\u2019s suggestion is better for Chelsea than Diogo Costa<\/h2>\n

Costa would be a stunning signing. Still only 26, Costa was once labelled \u201cthe best in the world\u201d<\/a> by Vitor Baia. But his club success has come in Porto, in a side that dominates the ball and wins most games.<\/p>\n

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Indeed, Porto are Liga NOS champions after Chelsea managerial target Francesco Farioli<\/a> guided Porto to the league title. Chelsea would be a whole lot better served bringing in a Premier League expert.<\/p>\n

Jordan Pickford<\/a> would be exactly that. Chelsea were linked with England\u2019s no.1 at the start of the window, and now pundit Given has urged Xabi Alonso\u2019s <\/a>side to sign Pickford, during a chat with Boyle Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe Jordan is happy where he is. You\u2019d think Chelsea would be on the phone tomorrow and jump at the chance to sign him if given any encouragement. It does surprise me that we don\u2019t see any rumours.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSome of the saves he produces are just phenomenal. He\u2019s a bit of a \u2018Steady Eddie\u2019, and if you think I\u2019m playing him down, I\u2019m not. I\u2019m playing him up. When you\u2019ve got a goalkeeper that steady, it\u2019s a real plus.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s got a real personality. Some people say it can spill over at times, but it shows his passion, hunger and desire. It\u2019s his will to win; you can\u2019t coach that or teach it. It\u2019s just who he is; I don\u2019t mind that at all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Costa or Pickford? It might come down to a transfer fee<\/h2>\n

One fact is that these two are among the best goalkeepers in the world. Costa is probably the best shot-stopper outside of Europe\u2019s top five leagues at the moment, while Pickford seems to get better with age.<\/p>\n

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Who would you prefer to see in goal next season, Diogo Costa or Robert Sanchez?<\/h3>\n

Chelsea are being linked with the Porto keeper!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Costa has age on his side, but he would likely cost his full release clause. The Porto star signed a contract extension towards the end of last year that includes a \u00a351m fee. Chelsea have already spent about \u00a3300m.<\/p>\n

More big-money signings will only be possible if the club can sell. Trevoh Chalobah looks set to depart for a \u00a330m fee to Como.<\/a> Pickford is older at 32, but that seems to be something Chelsea want this summer.<\/p>\n

It is still young for a goalkeeper, and Pickford boasts huge Premier League experience. A leadership that Chelsea lack in defence. Likely to cost a smaller fee, Pickford suits Chelsea better at this moment in time.<\/p>\n

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