Diego Costa

The 23-year-old is reportedly attracting strong interest from his former employers.

Blues had a £57m offer for the Belgium international rejected by Everton over the weekend.

The Belgium international scored two goals in the 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid.

Costa missed Chelsea's 1-0 pre-season win over Liverpool.

The Chelsea striker remains top priority signing for Atletico Madrid.

Striker has reportedly called Diego Simeone to discuss move back to the Vicente Calderon.

Two forwards had emerged as the Catalans' top candidates to bolster their attack.

New Blues boss also reiterated his desire to keep Juan Cuadrado during press conference in Austria.

Chelsea will play five games during their pre-season including games against Liverpool, Real Madrid and AC Milan.

Enrique Cerezo says 'everything is possible in life and football' when asked about the Spaniard.

Napoli striker has a £78.7m release clause in his contract.

The Belgium international has all the attributes required to impress under Antonio Conte.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has also been mentioned as a possible signing for Diego Simeone.

IBTimes UK looks at why the Portuguese coach should sign the £57m France international.

The 65-year-old coach hopes to lead Spain to glory in what could be his final tournament in charge.

Diego Simeone has reportedly called Costa to convince him to return to La Liga.

Uruguayan forward refuses to rule out summer exit from Parc des Princes.

Deposed champions are expected to recruit heavily under new manager after an awful 2015-16 campaign.

Vicente del Bosque has named a 25-man preliminary squad ahead of the Euros.

Costa will play no part against the champions, but Thibaut Courtois is expected to return after illness.

The 28-year-old Belgian was involved in an angry confrontation with the controversial Spain striker.

Argentine forward has scored 32 goals in 33 league games for Napoli this season.

Mousa Dembele attempted to eye gouge Diego Costa during Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Tottenham.

Hazard is also 'on the edge' of a return after his persistent hip problems.

Diego Costa will also miss the game due to suspension while Gary Cahill is still a doubt.

Antonio Conte has reportedly demanded to keep Costa at Chelsea.

Former Blues boss Glenn Hoddle advises the incoming Italian to cement the future of the key trio.

Pato is in line to make his debut for the Blues following his January arrival.

The striker will serve the extra game against Swansea.

The Italian boss wants to keep Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge despite the player is likely to go.