And a return to Atletico, where he made his name, has been widely touted as a possibility despite their ongoing transfer ban. That's according to European transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, who says AC Milan are in for the hitman too. Reports have suggested the Spanish giants are struggling to agree a fee with Chelsea, who want more than £40m for Costa. Costa is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after being told by text that he's not part of Antonio Conte's plans.
Chelsea could likely persuade him to move to Stamford Bridge with the offer of a title challenge and Champions League football. Given Chelsea are returning to the Champions League next term and will be fighting to defend their Premier League title, that is not enough depth in the middle of the park. Malcolm Couzens/Getty ImagesChelsea are reportedly interested in signing Danny Drinkwater from Leicester City as a replacement for the departed Nemanja Matic in central midfield. Drinkwater is hardly a spectacular player, but he is reliable and boasts an excellent passing range as well as defensive acumen. But it seems highly unlikely the Blues will convince Leicester to sell one of their better players unless they make a bid in excess of £40 million.
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