Costa could be set for China move

Chelsea striker Diego Costa could be set for a move to China on-loan… from Atletico Madrid.

According to the Mirror, Atletico Madrid are set to make their offer for Costa, despite being under a transfer ban until January.

Atletico are unable to register any new players to their squad until January but can still ‘sign’ players.

If they complete the move, Costa would have two options; train with Madrid until January or leave on loan.

It looks as though it will be the latter with the report claiming that Madrid are in discussions with Chinese clubs to send Costa out on loan.

The report claims that Costa is keen to leave Chelsea after falling out with manager Antonio Conte but there could be an issue over the transfer fee.

Chelsea are demanding £40m for the Spanish forward but Atletico are only willing to pay £22m up front.

The two clubs will need to iron out a fee before a loan to China can be arranged.