Diego Costa wants Arda Turan at Chelsea

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has said that he would like former Atletico Madrid teammate Arda Turan to join him at Stamford Bridge.

The Turkish international has been strongly linked with a move away from Atletico, after spending the past five years at the La Liga club.

"It would be fantastic [if Arda joined Chelsea]," Costa told Turkish newspaper Bugun.

"Things are easier with Arda on the pitch. He, Filipe [Luis] and I work well together, plus Arda is a great person.

"He invited the entire team to his house several times. I especially liked his kebabs!"

Costa and Turan helped Atletico Madrid to the La Liga title in the 2013-14 season.