The English side are almost up to level with the Spanish international side’s request and are close to sealing up the agreement to bring the striker to England.

Chelsea have indicated in discussions that they are willing to pay £35m for the striker, although a significant portion of the transfer fee includes agent fees.

The Europa League champions are also
prepared to more than triple the wages
of Costa, who is believed to earn
around £50,000-a- week at the Estadio
Vicente Calderon.

Sport Cracker also understands that, Diego Simeone, concerning his view on the latest developments is not worried, he says “It will depend on [Costa] and what he thinks is the best for his future,” Simeone told AS. “I will support any decision he makes. It’s natural that Chelsea are interested in him.
That makes me happy because my aim and that of my coaching staff is to see our players improve.
“We understand that Chelsea have huge financial power and, if he wants to live off football for the rest of his life, I will have no problem in him going. It was like
Radamel Falcao, how could I tell him not to go to Monaco?
“Samuel Eto’o is getting older and Diego Costa could do his thing there but, for now, he is ours.”

STAT: (by SCstats)
DIEGO COSTA
GAMES PLAYED: 45
GOALS: 34
ASSISTS: 4
LEAGUE GOALS: 26(second to Cristiano Ronaldo’s 28)

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