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Chinese club confirm talks over Diego Costa

The owner of Tianjin Quanjian says his club were keen to sign Chelsea’s Diego Costa

The owner of Tianjin Quanjian has admitted holding talks with agent Jorge Mendes, over a move for Chelsea striker Diego Costa.

The newly-promoted Chinese Super League outfit are hoping to make a splash in the CSL this season, and have already signed Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel, with Fabio Cannavaro the club’s new coach.

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