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Chinese side Tianjin prepare £80m deal to sign Chelsea striker Diego Costa

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has apparently had a furious bust-up with manager Antonio Conte.

London Evening Standard are reporting that the Spanish international was involved in a training ground spat with his manager which ended with Conte asking him to leave for China. It is being reported that Chinese outfit Tianjin are interested in signing the player.

Antonio Conte has decided to leave Costa out of his squad for today’s match against Leicester City following their bust-up.

The 28-year-old has been on fire this season with 14 goals in 19 league games.