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title: "Costa set for Stamford Bridge exit?"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Jack Brain"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2015-11-15T11:16:33Z"
modified: "2015-11-15T11:16:33Z"
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# Costa set for Stamford Bridge exit?

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is ready to sell controversial striker Diego Costa as he prepares to bring two new strikers to Stamford Bridge, [according to the Daily Mirror.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-targeting-two-strikers-january-6833832)

Despite proving to be a popular figure amongst the fans, the Brazilian-born frontman returned to this campaign overweight and has been at the centre of several bust-ups on and off the pitch. His ill-disciplined character often proves to be an issue for Chelsea.

Costa has managed just two goals in 10 starts in 2015/16, with the Blues hovering dangerously above the relegation zone – 15 points behind current leaders Manchester City.

The Mirror also reports that Mourinho considered selling the Spanish international in the summer, but the lack of availability in world-class strikers prevented a move from materialising.

His former club, Atletico Madrid, were linked with the prolific goalscorer during the summer’s transfer window, as were cross-city rivals Real Madrid.

Chelsea have already been linked with moves for [in-demand Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi](https://talksport.com/football/marseille-slap-ps35m-price-tag-arsenal-and-chelsea-target-151113174254) and [Atletico Madrid winger Antoine Griezmann](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/619427/Exclusive-Chelsea-Antoine-Greizmann-Atletico-Madrid-Transfer-News-gossip).

The 2012 Champions League winners will, however, be forced to utilise their current forwards – the aforementioned Diego Costa, on-loan Radamel Falcao and French international Loic Remy – until the January transfer window opens.