Chelsea striker Diego Costa has reportedly asked Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone to keep a place open in his squad, as he remains keen on a move to the Vicente Calderon.
According to Manu du Juan of AS, the Spain international forward has asked “that the club wait for him,” with Atletico said to be in negotiations with Sevilla over the signing of Kevin Gameiro. It’s stated in the piece that the Blues have already rejected an offer amounting to €60 million (£50 million), with manager Antonio Conte keen to keep his man.