Diego Costa's future remains subject to intense transfer speculation following Antonio Conte's decision of not including him in his Chelsea plans ahead of next season.
The club and player have received huge offers from China. Chinese Super League outfit Tianjian Quanjian reportedly tabled a massive £76 million for Costa in January.
Costa celebrates after scoring at Wembley Stadium. Image: PA
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As well as the CSL side, his former team Atletico Madrid are also very keen on re-signing the striker. Despite the club being engulfed in a transfer ban, they're preparing a measly offer to lure him back to Madrid.
According to the Daily Mirror, Atletico Madrid are offering just £22 million plus add ons to once again acquire the services of the 28-year-old.
Costa holds aloft the Premier League trophy. Image: PA
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The La Liga club can still sign players though are unable to register them in domestic or European competition. They had hoped to sign Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette yet appear to have lost out on him to Arsenal.
The Gunners are expected to tie the deal imminently for a club record transfer. As a result, Atleti have now turned their attention to the want away Chelsea man.
Conte dropped Costa a message outlining his Chelsea future. Image: PA
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He's expected to return to Chelsea training next week but is hoping to secure a move away after being deemed surplus to requirement by Conte.
The reports also suggests that Costa is more than willing to be sidelined till January due to the clubs transfer ban in order to get his move back to Spain.
Could Costa reunite with Diego Simeone? Image: PA
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While Costa's transfer rumbles on, Chelsea are also seeking to strengthen their squad ahead of defending their Premier League crown as well as playing in the Champions League.
Conte continues to monitor the likes of Juventus' Sandro and AS Roma's Antonio Rudiger not to mention keeping tabs on Costa's replacement, Everton's Romelu Lukaku.
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