Overview

• Juventus acquired Costa in January for €12.5–14 million and now views him as a source of quick capital gain.
• Sporting CP submitted an €18 million offer, including bonuses, which Juventus rejected as too low but continues to negotiate.
• Juventus is pressing for a fee nearer €20 million along with a 10 percent future resale clause in any deal.
• Proceeds from Costa’s sale are earmarked to fund the permanent buy-back of Francisco Conceição from Porto.
• With few alternative bids for outgoing players, Juventus sees Costa’s sale as crucial to balancing its budget for Champions League and squad reinforcements.