Diego Costa

A second consecutive embarrassing defeat to Watford on Monday night appeared to leave Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the brink - so where has it all gone wrong for the Italian?

Antonio Conte admits his managerial career has been dogged by clubs refusing to sign his preferred transfer targets.

Antoine Griezmann has not scored a goal in almost two months and has been recently linked with a move to Atletico's La Liga rivals Barcelona.

The Merseysiders were interested in signing Costa in the summer but the fiery Spaniard eventually returned to Atletico Madrid.

Marcos Alonso says that Diego Costa's return to Atletico Madrid was a "shame" for Chelsea, but he believes the Blues have found the ideal replacement in Alvaro Morata.

Spanish midfielder also admitted that he will miss Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge.

Los Colchoneros will host Blues following a 2-0 win over Sevilla.

Morata scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thumped Stoke City 4-0 on Saturday.

Costa has finally completed his move back to former club Atletico after Chelsea accepted the La Liga side's offer.

Costa is primed to move back to Atletico Madrid in a deal worth £53m.

Atletico Madrid have agreed a £53m deal to sign Costa, who cannot play until January.

Chelsea have agreed to a deal to sell Costa to Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea have confirmed that Costa will depart for Atletico Madrid in January.

Diego Costa has been on a self-imposed exile in Brazil since the start of the summer.

AS says Costa will undergo the medical in the coming hours and complete a move worth £52.9m.

Reports from Spain suggest that issues regarding loyalty payments are holding up a potential club-record deal.

Cadena Ser says that the deal could be completed in 10-15 days.

AS claims that the striker landed in the Spanish capital on Tuesday with his family.

Blues manager Antonio Conte suggests Pedro or Willian will stand in for the returning Belgium international.

Manager Aykut Kocaman claims Turkish giants had been close to signing Spain international.

Enrique Cerezo remains coy on the La Liga side plans over the Spanish striker.

Reports suggest that El Cholo demanded return of AWOL Spaniard during negotiations over contract extension.

Conte informed Costa that he was not part of his plans for this season.

Costa was included in Chelsea's Premier League squad but Antonio Conte has seen fit to leave the Spaniard out.

Belgium star describes the Spaniard as a top player and a top person.

Costa is on a self-imposed exile in his hometown in Brazil and is not keen on returning to Chelsea.

Remy has signed a two-year deal with the Spanish side.

The two clubs held further talks on Wednesday (30 August).

President Enrique Cerezo increasingly confident of bringing Spain striker back to Madrid.

Los Colchoneros midfielder claims transfer, while complicated, would be "very exciting" for the club.