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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Atletico Madrid ace Gabi tells Diego Costa to "respect" Chelsea
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is told by former Atletico Madrid teammate Gabi that he must not push through a switch between clubs as it would disrespect the Blues.Aug 17, 21:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fdiego-costa-chelsea.JPG "Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Everton shock contenders to sign Diego Costa from Chelsea?
Chelsea striker Diego Costa could be offered a temporary escape route from Stamford Bridge by Everton, who reportedly want him on loan until January.Aug 17, 18:31
Report: Atletico Madrid to reimburse Diego Costa for Chelsea fines
A report from Spain claims that Atletico Madrid are willing to reimburse any fines accrued by Diego Costa at Chelsea if he moves back to the La Liga club this summer.Aug 17, 12:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Chelsea forward Diego Costa: 'I want Atletico Madrid move'
Chelsea forward Diego Costa releases a statement to reiterate his desire to join Atletico Madrid.Aug 17, 09:38
Deportivo La Coruna interested in Diego Costa loan?
Wantaway Chelsea striker Diego Costa is linked with a loan move to Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna.Aug 16, 18:25
Chelsea 'bemused by Diego Costa's criticism of Antonio Conte text'
Chelsea are reportedly confused by Diego Costa's public stance after the striker asked to leave the club three times over the past year.Aug 15, 09:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Antonio Conte 'at odds with Chelsea board over transfer targets'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and the club's board are reportedly miles apart with regards to transfer strategy.Aug 15, 09:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017")
Joey Barton urges Liverpool, Everton to move for Chelsea star Diego Costa
Joey Barton urges Liverpool and Everton to swoop for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, who has allegedly been told that he can leave Stamford Bridge this summer.Aug 14, 20:34
Report: Chelsea expect Diego Costa to return and become available for selection
Chelsea are expecting striker Diego Costa to return to the club and train as per the terms of his contract, according to reports.Aug 14, 17:49
Diego Costa 'fined by Chelsea for no-show'
Spain international Diego Costa is reportedly fined by Chelsea for not returning to pre-season training with the Premier League champions last month.Aug 14, 14:23
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'New Chelsea signings not on same level as departed players'
Cesar Azpilicueta believes that Chelsea's summer signings are not on the same level as those who have recently left the club.Aug 14, 08:31
Diego Costa refuses to return to Chelsea
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa confirms that he will not return to the club while his future remains up in the air.Aug 13, 22:52
Diego Costa: 'Antonio Conte has no charisma'
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa accuses Blues manager Antonio Conte of being lacking in "charisma".Aug 13, 22:41
Diego Costa 'wants Chelsea loyalty bonus'
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa is allegedly seeking an unpaid loyalty bonus as part of his reported legal action against the club.Aug 13, 21:49
Diego Costa facing fine for going AWOL?
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa reportedly faces a fine of £300,000 after allegedly failing to return to the club for training.Aug 13, 19:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_1.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Burnley stun nine-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Sam Vokes scores twice as Burnley record a 3-2 win at Premier League champions Chelsea on the opening weekend of the season.Aug 12, 15:58
Team News: Alvaro Morata on bench for Chelsea
Alvaro Morata starts on the bench as Chelsea welcome Burnley to Stamford Bridge.Aug 12, 13:03
Chelsea 'concerned Diego Costa weight gain will scupper sale'
Chelsea are allegedly concerned that Diego Costa's summer weight gain could render him unsellable.Aug 12, 11:26
Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata needs time'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that record signing Alvaro Morata will 'need time' to adapt to the Premier League.Aug 11, 14:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fdavid-silva_1.jpg "David Silva celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on May 13, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp: "Incredible" Manchester City are title favourites
Jurgen Klopp believes that Manchester City are "definitely the favourites" to win the Premier League title after further strengthening their squad this summer.Aug 11, 08:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fchelsea.jpg "The Chelsea squad celebrate with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Preview:Chelsea vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between defending champions Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge.Aug 10, 18:59
Ben Mee excited to face Alvaro Morata
Burnley defender Ben Mee admits that he is relishing the prospect of coming up against new Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata this weekend.Aug 10, 14:50
Chelsea deal for Joao Cancelo imminent?
Chelsea are reportedly close to completing a £25m deal for Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo.Aug 10, 14:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017")
Ray Wilkins "worried" Chelsea could suffer this season due to transfer business
Ray Wilkins admits that he is "worried" about Chelsea's season if the club fail to bring in more players.Aug 7, 19:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fdiego-simeone-atletico-madrid.JPG "Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017")
Diego Simeone coy on Diego Costa interest
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone remains coy when questioned on reports linking Chelsea forward Diego Costa with a return to the club.Aug 6, 20:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fradamel-falcao-nicolas-otamendi.JPG "AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao competes with Nicolas Otamendi in the Champions League last 16 first leg against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017")
AC Milan reveal interest in AS Monaco forward Radamel Falcao
AC Milan CEO Marco Fassone reveals that the Italian giants are open to signing AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao this summer.Aug 5, 08:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Farsene-wenger-antonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Preview:Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Community Shield match between FA Cup holders Arsenal and Premier League champions Chelsea at Wembley.Aug 4, 23:11
Chelsea slam "nonsense" Diego Costa claims
A Chelsea spokesman hits out at "nonsense" comments from the lawyer representing Blues outcast Diego Costa.Aug 4, 14:10
Diego Costa 'to hand in transfer request'
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is reportedly preparing to hand in a formal transfer request in order to accelerate his exit from the club.Aug 3, 17:59
Chelsea struggling to offload Diego Costa as AC Milan against six-month loan?
Chelsea are reportedly struggling to get rid of Diego Costa, as deals with Atletico Madrid and AC Milan are proving difficult.Aug 2, 11:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Chelsea on November 20, 2016")
Diego Costa 'to miss Chelsea training to complete move away'
Diego Costa will reportedly miss Chelsea's training session today as he continues searching for a new club.Aug 1, 09:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fdiego-costa_1.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Diego Simeone hints at January return to Atletico Madrid for Diego Costa
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is coy when asked about the club's reported interest in re-signing Chelsea striker Diego Costa.Jul 31, 21:39
AC Milan confirm talks with Diego Costa's agent
AC Milan CEO Marco Fassone says that his club have held talks with the agent of Chelsea forward Diego Costa this summer.Jul 27, 19:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F27%2Falvaro-morata-spain.JPG "Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates scoring in the Euro 2016 match against Turkey on June 17, 2016")
Thibaut Courtois backs Alvaro Morata to "score a lot of goals"
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is confident that £70m summer signing Alvaro Morata will "score a lot of goals" for the club.Jul 26, 20:46
Cesar Azpilicueta hails Chelsea's move for Alvaro Morata
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta suggests that Alvaro Morata's transfer to Stamford Bridge is the perfect move for both the club and player.Jul 24, 16:28
Spain striker Alvaro Morata finalises club-record switch to Chelsea
Alvaro Morata joins Chelsea from Real Madrid on a five-year deal, costing the Blues a fee of up to £70m.Jul 21, 17:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Antonio Conte 'made Diego Costa decision in January'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that the decision to sell Spain international Diego Costa in this summer's transfer window was made at the start of 2017.Jul 21, 13:33
Guillem Balague: 'Alvaro Morata was Antonio Conte's top choice'
Spanish journalist Guillem Balague claims that Chelsea were happy to see Romelu Lukaku join Manchester United as Alvaro Morata was always their top summer target.Jul 20, 12:34
Chelsea set £44m asking price for Diego Costa?
Chelsea reportedly tell Atletico Madrid that they will have to pay £44m in order to sign forward Diego Costa.Jul 20, 08:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017")
Jose Mourinho: 'Alvaro Morata will be good for Chelsea'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that Alvaro Morata - a former target for the Portuguese - will be a "very good" signing for Chelsea.Jul 20, 08:31
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