Rumour Reel: Who is being lined up as Diego Costa replacements at Chelsea?

Coral’s Rumour Reel on Diego Costa replacements

Stories about Diego Costa replacements at Chelsea have given the Sunday tabloids a field day.

The Brazil-born Spain striker’s bust-up with Blues coaches, including boss Antonio Conte, has plunged his Stamford Bridge future into doubt as an offer from the Chinese Super League is said to be on the table for Costa.

Coral football experts bring you all the latest speculation on the Premier League leaders’ plans, with Alvaro Morata to Chelsea gossip and Thomas Muller also linked in our Rumour Reel…

Morata to Chelsea?

Costa’s international teammate Morata signed for Juventus after Conte left Turin to take the Italy national job, but reports claim he persuaded the Old Lady hierarchy to bid for the Real Madrid academy graduate.

Morata was sold back to Los Blancos this past summer, but competes with Karim Benzema to lead the Bernabeu attack among a galaxy of stars.

Rangy forward Morata, 24, would suit the fluid 3-4-3 system currently used by the Blues under Conte as he is always willing to run the channels.

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