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Chelsea star Costa to snub China move in January

The Blues striker is the subject of interest from the newly rich football superpower, but Goal understands he is not interested in switching to Asia

Diego Costa is not keen on a move to Tianjin Quanjian or any other club in the January window, despite interest from the Chinese club to bring him in on a huge deal, Goal understands.

The 28-year-old was dropped for Chelsea's visit to Leicester City on Saturday due to a row with Antonio Conte and his fitness coach while contract negotiations were open between the two parties.

Conte, however, denied the bust-up in the build-up to the match, insisting Costa's absence is due to injury.