Chelsea transfer news: Thomas Muller targeted in £75million move if wantaway Diego Costa forces through a move

CHELSEA have identified unsettled Thomas Muller as a £75million replacement for Diego Costa - in case the Spaniard quits the club, according to reports.

Costa, 28, is hell-bent on leaving Stamford Bridge after telling pals he "hates English football and hates the FA".

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Germany star Muller has fallen down the pecking order at Bayern Munich under Carlo Ancelotti this season and admits he is unhappy in Bavaria.

He was dropped for Bayern's crucial clash against RB Leipzig in December.

Long-time admirers Manchester United are on red alert, reports the , as are Chelsea, who dropped Costa for Saturday's win over Leicester.

The Spaniard, 28, is an £80MILLION target for Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian.

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Costa was involved in a training ground bust-up with Antonio Conte before the Blues' trip to the Midlands.

And his future at Chelsea is hanging in the balance after the Premier League's top scorer told pals he will do anything to force a move during the transfer window.

Costa's agent Jorge Mendes is currently in China looking to secure a transfer for the striker.

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This has forced the Blues into the market themselves for a new forward.

Chelsea's title hopes will be in tatters if their 14-goal hitman leaves Stamford Bridge and they fail to find someone to fill his boots.

World Cup-winner Muller could be the club's best option at the moment as he warms the Bayern bench.

Muller is contracted to Bayern Munich until 2021.

Earlier this week, the larger-than-life character - who owns a horse named Dave - pretended his passport was his phone to avoid commenting on his future at the club.