#Diego Costa 'back in London' and ready to return to Chelsea and other news lates abouth him

Diego Costa 'back in London' and ready to return to Chelsea and other news lates abouth him Chelsea star Diego Costa back in London as team-mates reckon hes ready to return to club and take his punishment DIEGO COSTA is reportedly back in London and willing to call a truce with Chelsea over his ongoing transfer feud. Spanish newspaper Marca claims Costa has flown back from Brazil as he looks to force through a return to Atletico Madrid. Diego Costa is reportedly back in London and ready to call a truce with Chelsea Teammates believe Costa is ready to face the music to cool his relationship with the club And the Telegraph adds that fellow Chelsea team-mates believe the striker is now set to return to the club and take his punishment in a bid to help seal a move to Spain in January. Costa has been AWOL in Brazil ever since being told by Antonio Conte  via text message  that he was no longer part of his plans.

The Brazilian claimed he was being treated like criminal after being told to return to London and train with the development squad. But despite claiming he would rather stack up a years worth of fines rather than submit to Contes conditions, it now seems Costa may be ready to wave the white flag. His shenanigans earlier this summer will surely have played a part in Chelseas refusal to let him return to Atletico Madrid on the cheap. And with the Spaniards now looking to complete a deal ahead of the January transfer window, Costas exit could become easier if he complies with Chelseas wishes for the next six months.

Costa is apparently considering the prospect of training with the development squad Costa has been in a self-imposed exile in Brazil after a bust-up with Antonio Conte Its said that Costa has informed friends he may be about to call off his self-imposed strike, although he is yet to inform Chelsea of his plans. But there doesnt appear to be a way back into the first-team, with Costa ready to train with the Under-23s after being cut out of the Champions League squad. However, theres every chance he could change his mind yet again, and Chelsea will now be waiting to see whether or not he does return to Cobham before the end of the month. Costa is hoping to join Atletico Madrid in January and wants to make his exit as smooth as possible There are fears Costa could yet change his mind and clear off again .

Chelsea transfer news: How Blues could use Diego Costa to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid in January DIEGO COSTAS future has been uncertain for most of 2017 but could his route out of Stamford Bridge finally be provided by the man who replaced him at Atletico Madrid? Costa may have scored 22 goals last season but he has found himself frozen out at Chelsea after Antonio Conte was said to have text the Spain international telling him he was no longer part of his plans. Chelsea striker Diego Costa failed to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann could be used in a possible swap deal with the 28-year-old The 28-year-old had made no secret of his desire to move to his former club Atletico but with their transfer ban meaning he wouldnt have been able to play until January, the Spanish side decided to hold on to Antoine Griezmann and Costa has remained in Brazil, refusing to travel back to the Bridge. Here our friends at Football Whispers query whether the Chelsea outcast could be used as a make-weight for a deal involving Griezmann once the transfer window reopens in January. Even before the deadline passed, the Spanish side were urging the striker to end his feud with Chelsea and return to training in London in order to hopefully push through a potential deal this winter.

The situation turned sour after Conte let his feelings and the forwards position at the club known, then Costa responded by claiming Chelsea were treating him like a criminal by demanding an impossible fee. This is where a move for Griezmann would make a lot of sense to both parties. During the summer, the French strikers release clause jumped up to 183million to ward off any potential buyers. The Brazilian-born Spanish international was desperate to re-sign for Diego Simeones men The French forward has been the main man for the Spanish side since he joined from Real Sociedad Although Atletico couldnt buy and play any new players, if a club had triggered the deal, it would have been up to the player to turn it down  leaving Diego Simeone without his star man and unable to buy a replacement.

Now, as the agreement stands, the fee demanded drops back to 91.5M, which in the current climate feels like a bargain. Chelsea were holding out for Los Colchoneros to make a 50million offer for Costa, which never materialised. Throw Costa into any potential deal and you could pick up the 26-year-old Griezmann for a reduced fee while also moving on a big wage earner and more importantly a wantaway player. Compared to compatriots Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, even if Chelsea had to pay in excess of 70million and Costa to land the Frenchman, it would still be money well spent in the circumstances with the Blues man desperate to leave and unmotivated.

Chelsea director and hard taskmaster Marina Granovskaia has failed to pull the trigger on a number of moves this summer due to her desire to find value from players, rather than just throw a blank chequebook around. A Griezmann deal would appeal to her business side. Although very different players, a deal for the former Real Sociedad attacker fits what Chelsea need. They dont require a like-for-like replacement for the Spanish bruiser, as they already have Alvaro Morata.

The former Real Madrid man can hold the ball up, bring others into the game and play the big-man role at Stamford Bridge. Diego Costa has been included in Chelseas Premier League squad, but not their Champions League squad Antoine Griezman is yet to win a major honour in the colours of Atletico Madrid If Conte moves to the 3-5-2 formation that helped him beat Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, Griezmann would be perfect as the support striker. The former Manchester United transfer target is excellent at drifting into space and playing off a target-man, similar to what he does so well with Olivier Giroud for France. However, he could also play as the No.9 If the Italian moved back to 3-4-3 with the likes of Pedro, Willian and Eden Hazard coming off the flanks.

Although, the Belgian wing-wizard would like to see the situation with Costa resolved first. Diego and I have been playing together for three years, we have won everything together except for the Champions League, he told Marca. Its a pleasure to play with him, hes a top player and a top person. I would like to see him come back, but I dont make the decisions.

Eden Hazard is vying to link up with Diego Costa once again after a successful three seasons together Manchester United failed in their attempts of acquiring the services of the 26-year-old this summer Either Griezmann or Morata in that role would keep the Chelsea attack very fluid and allow everyone to switch positions, move around the final third and cause maximum disruption. Ever since emerging onto the international scene before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Griezmann has improved, transitioning from a wide-man to a centre-forward and emerging as Les Bleus main striker. For Atletico, he has continued to develop and finished third in the 2016 Ballon dOr voting. After a slow start to last season he ended up contributing to 38 goals, scoring 26 times for the Spanish side.

When you look at the fees being paid for Mbappe and Dembele, Griezmann is definitely worth what Manchester United paid for one of his close friends, Paul Pogba. Atleti already want Diego Costa, so you are not losing out, and throw the Spaniard into the deal and pick up Griezmann for around 70million and you are creating a deal that seems too good to miss.   Eden Hazard hoping Diego Costa will fight his way from Chelsea exile back into the team EDEN HAZARD is desperate for Diego Costa to bury the hatchet with Chelsea and return to the pitch. Costa is in exile in Brazil after boss Antonio Conte dumped him by text in the summer.

Eden Hazard hopes Diego Costa will once again play for Chelsea Diego Costa has gone AWOL after being dumped by Antonio Conte The fiery Spaniard, 28, missed out on an Atletico Madrid return and faces awkward talks with the Blues after being named in their Premier League squad. But Hazard said: Diego and I have been playing together for three years, we have won everything together except for the Champions League. Its a pleasure to play with him, hes a top player and a top person. I would like to see him come back, but I dont make the decisions.

I hope he can find a solution so that we can see him back on the pitch soon. Costa was left out of Chelseas Champions League squad, meaning Atletico can play him in Europe and the Blues get a better price for him. Diego Costa and Eden Hazard won the Premier League together last season Eden Hazard says Diego Costa is a top person despite his Chelsea fallout New signings Tiemoue Bakayoko, Danny Drinkwater, Antonio Rudiger and Davide Zappacosta can all feature. But Belgium playmaker Hazard, 26, is not convinced Chelsea have improved from last season ahead of a busy schedule this time round.

He told Marca: I dont know [if the squad is stronger]. Well see at the end of the season. We won the league last year, so if we repeat that this year then we can say that the team is stronger. We have lost some important players, but thats compensated with the new arrivals.

We will see, adapting to the new squad and trying to win games. We just want to win as many trophies as possible, for me personally I havent won the Champions League so maybe that one would be a little bit more special, but I would prefer us to win everything. Hazard also handed Chelsea a boost by making himself available for Saturdays Premier League clash at Leicester. Eden Hazard is ready to return after undergoing surgery on his fractured ankle He missed the start of the season after undergoing surgery on a broken ankle sustained while on Belgium duty in June.

But he said:Im already in good condition. Ill be back soon, but not in a hurry.  Diego Costa ready to start showdown peace talks with Chelsea to save his World Cup dream DIEGO COSTA will reportedly begin peace talks with Chelsea as he looks to save his World Cup hopes. The controversial striker was unable to secure a move to Atletico Madrid after the two clubs were unable to agree a fee.

Diego Costa is ready to bury the hatchet with Chelsea, according to reports Diego Costa must return from Brazil if he is to mend his relationship with Chelsea But the Daily Express are now reporting that Costa is ready to back down from his long-running feud with the Blues. The report claims that friends of the Spanish international have urged him to return to England and sort out his problems. And that would also involve dropping a legal case he has with the Blues over the transfer saga. Costa has been frozen out at Stamford Bridge since the end of last season when boss Antonio Conte told him he was no longer needed.

The striker then returned to his home town of Legarto in his native Brazil and refused to return to pre-season training. It looked like an end to the messy situation was on the cards with Costa potentially moving back to Atletico. Diego Costa is desperate to make sure he will be going to the World Cup next year Diego Costa was told by Antonio Conte he was no longer needed at Chelsea But after a deal could not be struck, the Blues seemed to stick out an olive branch to Costa by including him in their 25-man Premier League squad. Costas would have to wait until January to move to Atletico but knows he must remain fit if there is any chance of a switch.

Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard has admitted he would love to see the attacker return to West London. Eden Hazard wants his Chelsea team-mate Diego Costa to return to the club Diego Costa has been in Brazil since being exiled by Chelsea He said: Diego? We spend three years together and we won everything, not the Champions League but we won the League. It was a pleasure to play with him. I want him back but you know I dont make the decision.

But he is a top guy, a top player. I hope for him in the future he can find a solution and I want to see him on the pitch soon.   Diego Costas Chelsea standoff may continue with ace yet to indicate hell bury the hatchet despite Premier League squad inclusion DIEGO COSTA is yet to indicate that hes willing to bury the hatchet with Chelsea, according to reports. The striker was holding out for a return to Atletico Madrid after falling out with Antonio Conte.

Diego Costa is yet to indicate he is willing to bury the hatchet with Chelsea Costa is in exile in Brazil after a bust-up with boss Antonio Conte But a deal could not be struck on transfer deadline day and Costa will now remain at Stamford Bridge until at least January. Recent reports claim the Spain international could now be handed a reprieve by Chelsea after he was included in their 25-man squad for the new Premier League season. But the Telegraph claims Costa has not made peace with Conte just yet. In fact, he has apparently given no indication that he is prepared to return to London after remaining in Brazil over the summer.

Chelsea chiefs have demanded Costa comes back to Cobham in a bid to regain his fitness and put himself in the running for a first-team place. However, a move back to Atletico seems the most likely outcome, with the Spaniards able to sign players again in January following a transfer ban. Costa was hoping to join Atletico Madrid before deadline day Chelsea want the striker to return and fight for a starting place Further reports claim Atleti have told Costa to play along with Chelseas demands in order to secure a deal this winter. His previous antics saw his price-tag rise last month, which is sure to have prevented Atletico from already reaching an agreement.

But despite being included in the Premier League squad, Costa looks set to miss out on the Champions League list as he would not be able to play in the competition for a new club should Chelsea call upon his services in the upcoming months. Diego Simeone is still hoping to strike an agreement in January Antonio Conte has made it clear Costa is not in his plans for the future   Diego Costa deletes Instagram profile and goes AWOL with forward no nearer a move away from Chelsea DIEGO COSTA has deleted his Instagram profile plunging Chelsea into the darkness regarding his whereabouts. SunSport believes the London club kept tabs on Costas social media accounts throughout the summer after he was banished from Antonio Contes first-team squad. Diego Costa has deleted his Instagram account meaning Chelsea will find it harder to keep tabs on him Diego Costa has kept the world of Instagram up to date with what he has been up to this summer But now the Premier League champions have a job on their hands to stay in touch with the Brazilian after he chose to go incognito.

SunSport reported yesterday how it appeared thatCosta and Chelsea look to have buried the hatchet after the striker was named in their Premier League squad. The rebellious Spaniard has been itching for a return to Atletico Madrid after being dumped by Blues boss Antonio Conte over text. But now this latest action, despite seemingly tedious, could literally further distance player form club. Costa, 28, is in his hometown of Lagarto in Brazil and is being fined 300,000 for every fortnight of his absence.

Chelsea and Atletico are hopeful a deal can be done to allow the Brazil-born striker to return to Madrid, although the fee is still a big issue. The Brazilian striker even played the role of a clown in one humorous post Diego Costa shared a photo of him riding a jetski with his dog on board too The Premier League champions want 50m for a striker who cost them 32m three years ago. The fiery forward claimed he is being treated like a criminal by his club. He is unable to play for Atletico until January due to their transfer ban and so finds himself in limbo.

The relationship between Antonio Conte and Diego Costa has completely broken down  ..