FC Porto is monitoring Ricardo Velho, considering him as a potential replacement for their current goalkeeper, Diogo Costa, who might leave the club in the near future. The €10 million release clause for Velho has been an important factor in transfer negotiations, creating difficulties for clubs like Benfica, Sporting, and FC Porto. However, Porto continues to be interested, especially since Sporting's recent signing of Rui Silva could lessen their interest in Velho, possibly making it easier for Porto to acquire the goalkeeper.