Chelsea transfer news: Atletico Madrid close in on Diego Costa

Blues striker wants to return to his old club but he cannot play for them until the new year - latest Chelsea transfer news and gossip

Diego Costa, Chelsea
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It won't be long before unwanted striker Diego Costa leaves Chelsea says the Daily Mail, passing on information carried in Spanish outlet O Jogo. But it may not be soon enough to avoid an awkward reunion with Antonio Conte.

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