Having been informed that he no longer figures in Antonio Conte’s plans – despite firing the Blues to the Premier League title in 2016-17 – the Spain international is expected to be on the move at some stage over the coming weeks.
Pedro dreading Costa exit
A return to Atletico Madrid has been mooted, with Goal confirming over the weekend that the La Liga side remain keen despite being stung with a transfer ban .
Costa, though, appears to be completely unfazed by the saga, with the 28-year-old currently back in Brazil and looking to take his mind off football with a spot of quad biking.
Costa netted 22 times for Chelsea last season, with 20 of those efforts helping to recapture the English top-flight crown.
He was, however, heavily linked with a move to China during the winter transfer window and has seen speculation resurface this summer.
Simeone shows Costa admiration
Were he to agree to a second stint at Atletico, then he would find himself without competitive football until January.
The Spanish side are, however, eager to get a deal done and have Costa train with them for several months before they are free to register new players again.
