Chelsea have managed to lift their sixth league title in Antonio Conte’s first year in charge at the club.
They also have a shot at the FA Cup when they take on Arsenal at Wembley in the final on Sunday. Barring a couple of hiccups, Chelsea have been one of the most consistent teams in the league this season and things seem to be working out well for them.
Most of their first team players are expected to stay at the Bridge beyond this year and though the likes of Eden Hazard are linked with an exit, Conte does not seem fazed as he has his own set of transfer targets for the summer transfer window.
One player who has constantly been linked with an exit in recent times is star striker Diego Costa.
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With 20 goals to his name, the Spaniard is currently the top goal scorer for Chelsea in the league and has been in terrific form in front of goal.
However, right form the January transfer window, he has been linked with a move to the new financial superpower, the Chinese Premier League.
Reports suggested that Tianjin Quanjian, a club from China, is ready to offer Chelsea £75m for his services and are happy to pay him an incredible £650k-a-week, to lure him to their league.
Conte was already looking for replacements but that deal does not seem likely now as the club has now released a statement claiming that they are not looking at Costa for a deal in the next transfer window.
A press release from Tianjin Quanjian read:
“For the past six months, our club have not involved in any form of communication and negotiation with Diego Costa nor his representatives.”
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“Our club will draw up a rational transfer plan as an aim to improve the spectator experience of the Chinese Super League and meet its sustainability demands.”
“We won’t take part in any unhealthy competition, thus preventing all overpriced signings.”
This will come as a huge boost for Chelsea, who have been looking everywhere for his replacement.
The likes of Romelu Lukaku, Antoine Griezmann and Andrea Belotti are lined up to replace Diego Costa at the Bridge but these new advancements might see the striker stay in England.
Costa has won the league title twice in his three years at the club and Conte will hope that he can stay for years to come and repeat the success in the upcoming campaigns.