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'Costa deal still in the works' - Tianjin to challenge Europe's elite in transfer market

The Chinese side saw their approaches for Chelsea striker Diego Costa knocked back, but are still hoping to sign Europe's best players

Tianjin Quanjian are still trying to sign Chelsea star Diego Costa, the Chinese Super League side's owner has revealed, as they look to compete with Europe's elite clubs in the transfer market.

Tianjin made an approach for the striker ahead of the current campaign, but the Blues opted to hold onto the 28-year-old.

Goal understands Tianjin and three other teams, Guangzhou Evergrande, Hebei China Fortune and Jiangsu Suning, are ready to compete for him.