Al-Nasr has moved close to finalizing the signing of Portuguese midfielder Samu Costa from Spanish side Real Mallorca during the current summer transfer window, after the player gave his approval to move to the yellow team, while Al-Diriyah continues its last-minute attempts to convince him to change his destination, based on the desire of Portuguese coach Bruno Lage, according to sources close to Al-Riyadiyah. The same sources added that Al-Diriyah coach Bruno Lage wants to sign Samu Costa to strengthen the midfield, along with signing the Portuguese duo Pedro Gonçalves, Sporting Lisbon player, and Ricardo Horta, Sporting Braga captain, during the current summer transfer window.

The sources indicated that Samu Costa has become very close to representing Al-Nasr, given his desire to play alongside his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, despite Al-Diriyah's continued attempts to convince the player before the file is closed definitively.

The sources added that Al-Diriyah's management is close to finalizing the signing of Pedro Gonçalves and Ricardo Horta, after negotiations with both parties progressed, as part of the club's plan to strengthen its squad at the request of coach Bruno Lage.

It is noteworthy that Al-Diriyah signed Portuguese coach Bruno Lage on a two-season contract after the club's historic promotion to the Saudi Roshn League.