The loss of Romelu Lukaku to Man United has forced Chelsea to resume their hunt for a new striker. The Belgian was their preferred target, but it is back to the drawing board for the Blues after the Red Devils hijacked their move.
The Premier League giants need a world-class scorer to replace Diego Costa. The Spaniard is a Chelsea player as of now, but a summer exit is inevitable for the former Atletico Madrid ace.The 28-year-old fell out with manager
Antonio Conte, with the Italian telling their top-scorer he is not in their plan for next season. Their relationship has reached a point of no return, with a Costa exit being the only option.
The feisty forward has even been given an extended break, which his representatives requested for in order for the player to complete his Stamford Bridge exit. A return to Atletico is the likely solution, but Los Rojiblancos and the Blues are yet to agree on a deal.
His return to La Liga has been complicated by Atletico’s FIFA ban. Simeone’s side are not allowed to register a player until January but a deal for Costa could still be agreed upon this summer.
Chelsea are wasting no time in replacing the outgoing Spaniard. According to AS, their main target is Alvaro Morata, the 20-goal Real Madrid striker who scored wants out of the Bernabeu for more playing time.
The Premier League champions are preparing a £70m bid for the 24-year-old who Conte is a huge admirer of. That amount, however, does not match Los Blancos’ £80m valuation for Morata.
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