Costa future up in the air

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has admitted he may be powerless to stop star striker Diego Costa joining Chelsea in the summer.

Costa has been the standout player in Atletico’s exceptional season to date, with his 26 goals in 31 La Liga matches giving his side an excellent chance of winning their first league title since the 1995-96 campaign.

It is therefore unsurprising that the Brazil-born Spain international has attracted the attention of several leading European clubs, and Jose Mourinho’s Blues are reportedly at the front of the queue.