AC Milan in talks to sign Chelsea striker Diego Costa after Antonio Conte told him he could leave
Spanish striker had been keen on a return to Atletico Madrid this summer, but move was off following transfer ban
AC MILAN have opened talks with Diego Costa's agent, according to reports.
The Spain striker enjoyed a brilliant season for Chelsea as his 20 goals fired Chelsea to the Premier League title.
However, he revealed boss Antonio Conte told him he does not feature in his future plans.
report Milan have opened up talks with Costa's agent over a potential transfer.
The former Atletico Madrid frontman was desperate for a return to his former club, but the Rojiblancos' Fifa-imposed transfer ban was upheld, meaning they can't bring anyone in this summer.
Diego Costa's next club
Any Chinese Super League Club Evens
AC Milan 6/4
Atletico Madrid 5/1
Chelsea 7/2
Man City 18/1
Any MLS Club 20/1
Man United 25/1
Arsenal 25/1
Juventus 25/1
PSG 25/1
While, Costa had come close to leaving Chelsea in January, with Chinese Super League side, Tianjin Quanjian interested in bringing him to the Far East.
Conte appears to have become fed up with the constant rumours and has told the 28-year-old it's time for him to move on.
Milan are on the look out for a top centre-forward and had a bid for Andrea Belotti rejected.