Chelsea
and Atletico Madrid will hold more discussions on Friday as they look to
wrap up a deal for wantaway striker Diego Costa, say Sky sources.
Although the transfer window in England concluded on Thursday night, the
Spanish window remains open until midnight on Friday.
The Spaniard's camp are working hard to find a resolution, but it is
understood that it remains a "very complicated situation".
Costa is staying away from Stamford Bridge to force through a transfer to
his former club and he recently opened up on his recent troubles saying he
thought it was "disrespectful" that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte had texted
him to inform him that he was no longer wanted.
The Spain international has been strongly critical of his employers, and
last week accused the club of treating him "like a criminal" - a suggestion
laughed off by Conte.
Costa's latest comments came on the back of news that his agent Jorge Mendes
was attempting to broker a return for his client to Atletico, who are the
only club he will consider moving to.
He was pictured last week training by himself wearing a pair of Chelsea
shorts, but has said he does not intend to return to their Cobham training
base.
The 28-year-old has not been at Chelsea since they lifted the Premier League
title in May and remains in self-imposed exile in his native Brazil, despite
his club insisting he meets his contractual obligations to get fit and make
himself available for selection.
Costa signed for Chelsea for £32m in 2014.
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